What are the most common realtor horror stories?

One common element is misrepresentation. Realtors might exaggerate features of a property like the size, quality of renovations, or neighborhood amenities. For example, saying a house has a brand - new kitchen when it's just a few new cabinets.

One horror story might be a realtor who misrepresented the neighborhood. They told the buyers that it was a quiet and safe area in Glendale CA, but after moving in, the new owners found out there were frequent break - ins and noisy industrial activities nearby. It made the living situation really unpleasant for them.

One common element is old houses. Most realtor ghost stories seem to involve properties that are quite old, like Victorian or colonial - style homes. These old buildings often have a long history and may have had many previous owners, which could contribute to the idea of ghosts. Another common element is strange noises. Realtors often report hearing things like footsteps, whispers, or doors slamming when no one else is around.

One horror story I heard was about a realtor who promised a client a beautiful, renovated home. But when the client moved in, they found out that there were major plumbing issues that the realtor had conveniently 'forgotten' to mention. The client ended up having to spend a fortune on repairs.

There was a case where a realtor failed to disclose a major water damage issue in a house. The new owners discovered it when they started renovating. The realtor had known about it but didn't tell them to make the sale. It cost the new owners a fortune to fix.

One horror story is when a realtor promised a client a beautiful ocean - view property. But when the client moved in, they found out that the view was blocked by a newly - constructed building. The realtor had known about the upcoming construction but didn't disclose it.

There was an open house where the neighbors were having a very loud and raucous party. The noise was so bad that it was impossible for the realtor to show the house properly or for the buyers to really consider the property. The realtor had no control over the neighbors and it was a very frustrating situation. It was like the open house was doomed from the start due to this external factor.

I know of a realtor who sold a house with a faulty electrical system. The new owners had no idea until there were some sparks and a small fire started. It was a really dangerous situation. Apparently, the realtor had not bothered to get a proper inspection done or inform the buyers.

One horror story is when a realtor found out that a previous owner had died in the house under mysterious circumstances right before an open house. The potential buyers could sense an eerie feeling and many left early. It was really hard for the realtor to keep the open house going.

Finding hidden damages when moving in is also common. The renter might think they are getting a great place, but then notice things like broken plumbing or faulty wiring that the landlord didn't mention. It then becomes the renter's headache to deal with or try to get the landlord to fix.