Can you share some scary real estate stories?

I once had a client who seemed really nice at first. But during a property viewing, he started acting really strange. He was asking me really personal questions that made me uncomfortable. And then he started following me a bit too closely as we walked through the house. I got really scared and ended the viewing early. I was so relieved when he left.

One scary real estate story is about a house that was haunted. The new owners constantly heard strange noises at night, like footsteps and whispers. They would also find objects moved around in the morning. Another story is of a property that had a hidden basement full of old, creepy dolls. When the realtor showed the house, the dolls gave everyone a really eerie feeling.

Sure. There was a house where the previous owner had committed suicide. The new tenants would see a figure in the bathroom mirror that resembled the deceased. They would also smell a strange odor that couldn't be explained. It was so disturbing that they had to call in a priest to perform an exorcism.

There was this real estate agent who was dealing with a very difficult client. The client seemed normal at first, but as the process went on, they started making strange demands and acting erratically. They would call the agent at all hours of the night and threaten to back out of the deal if their demands weren't met. The agent was constantly on edge, fearing for their reputation and safety. Eventually, they had to cut ties with the client, but it was a very nerve - wracking experience.

Sure. There was a story about a haunted house. It was on the market for years because of its reputation. But one day, a couple bought it at a really low price. They renovated it completely and turned it into a beautiful home. Now, there are no more 'haunted' rumors.

Sure. There was a man who bought an old house. When he moved in, he found that there was a hidden compartment in the attic. Inside, there were some old love letters from the 1920s. It was like a little time - capsule of someone's past romance.

One Christmas real estate story could be about a family who found their dream home during the Christmas season. They were out looking at houses all decorated for the holidays and when they walked into a particular one, they just knew it was the right place. The warm fireplace and the Christmas tree already set up in the living room made it feel like home instantly.

There is this horrible real estate story about a person who rented an apartment. The landlord was really sneaky. He would enter the apartment without permission while the tenant was away. One day, the tenant came back to find some of their personal items missing. It turned out the landlord had been going through their stuff and had taken some things. The tenant had to go through a long and difficult legal process to get justice.

Sure. One nightmare story is about a couple who bought a house without a proper inspection. Later, they found out that there was a serious mold problem in the basement that cost them a fortune to fix. Another one is a family who rented an apartment, and the landlord suddenly decided to sell the property in the middle of their lease, causing them a lot of stress and inconvenience to find a new place quickly.

A real estate investor I heard of had a unique approach. He focused on foreclosed properties. He would research extensively to find ones with good potential. Once he found a suitable foreclosure, he would quickly buy it at a low price. He then spent time and money to bring it back to a great condition. For example, he once bought a foreclosure that was in a great location but was in a really bad state. After renovation, he sold it for a very good profit. His story shows that with careful research and a willingness to take on some work, one can be successful in real estate investment.