Sometime very early in the twentieth century, the British magazine “Punch” had a cartoon of real estate agent telling a client “And it’s only ten minutes from the station. why, our Mr Speedwell can do it in five” Mr Speedwell, just behind him, was a tall athletic young man in running shorts.
Don’t forget the deceptive online photos. Our neighbor’s house listing included pictures of a “neighborhood lake” with wording that implied kids could bike to it – a pay-to-enter park which was 6 mile away by highway and in a different county. 6 miles in our traffic is a 15 to 20 minute drive.
Come up with one for Illinois voters so they can understand what the politicians are really promising when they campaign. (Hint: The answer is always “More Taxes.”)
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
My favorite is how they describe the house being in the “area” of a good neighborhood but it’s actually half-mile away from the place mentioned.
juncarlo almost 5 years ago
A facet I didn’t know about Rat, I knew he’s sarcastic but I did not imagine that he knew how to program an app.
B UTTONS almost 5 years ago
Rat must have also programmed Google Translate?
Robin Harwood almost 5 years ago
Sometime very early in the twentieth century, the British magazine “Punch” had a cartoon of real estate agent telling a client “And it’s only ten minutes from the station. why, our Mr Speedwell can do it in five” Mr Speedwell, just behind him, was a tall athletic young man in running shorts.
blunebottle almost 5 years ago
Truth in advertising!
Gent almost 5 years ago
What I need is an app that hurls expletives excessively at spam callers.
Breadboard almost 5 years ago
But Rat is it your money or OPM ? …… Croc Power !
Masterskrain Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Actually “Charming little fixer-upper…” REALLY means “Bring 5 gallons of gasoline, and a match…”
chris_weaver almost 5 years ago
‘Cozy’ = size of dumpster.
johndifool almost 5 years ago
AKA “The Money Pit”…
Troglodyte almost 5 years ago
“Charming” is a dead giveaway!
Zebrastripes almost 5 years ago
Catch phrases to get one’s attention and curiosity ……read between the lines….
nosirrom almost 5 years ago
Is there anyone out there that believes the a house is in move in condition?
ellisaana Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Don’t forget the deceptive online photos. Our neighbor’s house listing included pictures of a “neighborhood lake” with wording that implied kids could bike to it – a pay-to-enter park which was 6 mile away by highway and in a different county. 6 miles in our traffic is a 15 to 20 minute drive.
tripwire45 almost 5 years ago
Almost every real estate agent I’ve worked with has lied to me.
skipper1992 almost 5 years ago
Speaking as someone with 16 years experience in the real-estate industry, I am about to share the hell out of this.
david_42 almost 5 years ago
Got an extreme “fixer” eight years ago at a foreclosure sale, $150K. Eight years and $80K later, we have a $470K home.
JohnHarry Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Just bought a new house, did we ?
gigagrouch almost 5 years ago
This:https://terriblerealestateagentphotos.com/
and this:https://badmlsphotos.com/
PoodleGroomer almost 5 years ago
That cozy fixer has land under it. Put a McMansion on it, take the money, and run.
jonesbeltone almost 5 years ago
Gotta love it.
zeexenon almost 5 years ago
My eyes are up here.
Bookworm almost 5 years ago
Fixer-upper = Tear-it-downer.
JustMe almost 5 years ago
charming = small; little = REALLY small; fixer upper = you’ll drain your savings fixing basic necessities to make it livable
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
Charming: Architect was insane
Cute: Small
Compact: Tiny
Country Estate: Dead truck in the yard
Fixer Upper: Roof leaks, plumbing leaks, kitchen counters made of linoleum.
Ready to move in: If you’re a rat
Friendly neighborhood: True if you are willing to “lend” your tools
Well maintained: It has recently been painted. Orange.
Large yard: So many weeds you can’t see the fence line
Sailor46 USN 65-95 almost 5 years ago
Real estate agents are no more than upscale used car salesmen/women.
Sisyphos almost 5 years ago
Yeah, Rat; but sometimes “You can’t handle the Truth!”
WCraft Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Come up with one for Illinois voters so they can understand what the politicians are really promising when they campaign. (Hint: The answer is always “More Taxes.”)
eladee AKA Wally almost 5 years ago
Loaded with charm—-old and in need of serious repair.