realtor client 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 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.

One realtor had a client who was a young entrepreneur. The client wanted a home that could also double as an office space. The realtor searched high and low and finally found a modern townhouse with a separate room that could be easily converted into an office. The realtor also helped the client with zoning regulations to make sure they could run their business from home legally.

They build their client base through referrals. When they do a great job for a client, that client is likely to recommend them to friends and family. Word - of - mouth is a very powerful tool in the real estate business.

One common horror story is realtors not being honest about property conditions. For example, hiding mold problems. Another is inflating the property value just to get a higher commission. It makes buyers overpay.

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 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 client asked for a very specific outdoor shoot. The photographer prepared everything, but on the day of the shoot, the client kept changing the location and the poses every few minutes. It made the whole process extremely chaotic and the photographer couldn't get the right lighting and composition most of the time.

Late payments are a common theme. Clients may delay payments for various reasons, like financial difficulties of their own or simply trying to avoid paying. Another is excessive micromanagement where clients interfere too much in the process.