Reality Real Estate Part 1 December 3, 2009
Most people think that the life of a real estate agent is glamorous and easy. We recently had a work experience girl here and I think we opened her eyes to what really happens in the day to day life of a real estate agent. That got us thinking maybe we should share some stories with you. Consider this a reality real estate blog series.
Kylie Emans – Licensed Real Estate Agent at Beach & Bay Realty (12 Years experience)
What is the funniest and most embarrassing thing that has happened to you as a real estate agent?
I probably would have to say the time I did an open house at a property that WAS NOT for sale!
I was working part time before I finished my Licensing course so I helped out at an office on weekends doing opens. They gave me the address which was on the corner and it was 1 of 2 townhouses. Basically I put my open house sign out of the one I thought it was and opened up the house and waited for people to turn up. I did think it was rather messy for an open house and I did a bit of tidying up. I had about 6 groups through the house and about 35 minutes into it I noticed a mature couple walking down the driveway with grocery bags and I thought it was a bit weird. Turned out they were the grandparents and they had popped in to see their kids on the way home! They were shocked to see that a complete stranger was standing in the lounge room and even more shocked when I told them how my key opened the front door! While apologising profusely I made a hasty retreat, I have never moved so fast.
Turns out it was the townhouse next door I was supposed to be opening!
[...] This is the second part to our reality real estate blog series where Kylie Emans reveals the good, the bad and the ugly in the real estate industry. To view part 1, please see here. [...]