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Mable on floor, the MLS New Year’s Eve hangover
Happy New Year, friends. This year is starting out with as much laughter as we ended with in 2011 when buyers flocked “like bees to hiney.” (Please see the 2011 Dufis Award in my last post.) The following bloopers will prove that nothing much has changed regarding MLS giggles and goofs. Check out these gaffes to start your year with some hearty ...
“Breakfast hook” – More MLS hoots and hang-ups
Well friends, this is my last blooper post of the year, and I still have not run out of material. I don’t know whether to thank these hapless agents or to flog them. At the very least, Perhaps I should commend them for sending us off into 2012 with a lot of laughter. Enjoy these bloopers, and have a Happy New ...
Real estate listing typos and bloopers that will delight and offend
From blundering fools to complete tools, the bloopers on the MLS were hysterical this week, friends. I received some great contributions from John M. Scott of beautiful San Francisco, Jane Peters from right here in our beloved L.A., and Bruce Walter from the great Hoosier State of Indiana. Enjoy the the goofs, and have a wonderful holiday, everyone! First the Fools… “Large fool” (Is that the slogan ...
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$25 grab bab – eye grabbing MLS blunders across America
The round of holiday parties has begun, and it seems to me that the celebratory antics must include some mind-altering substances. Remember, a listing is a home for sale, friends…not the way one walks after the office party. Please be sure to use a designated typist this holiday season. Did I Hear A Cork Pop? “$25 grab bab” (Bab must be financing her college education.) ...
Foreclosure mill that mocked foreclosure victims shutting down, blames NYT
Foreclosure mill shutting doors Last month, a former employee at the Baum law firm (a New York foreclosure mill) shared photos from the company’s 2010 Halloween party wherein they dressed up as homeless people and mocked foreclosure victims, and after the photos were leaked to the New York Times’ Joe Nocera, the firm apologized and attempted to undo their public ...
“Nice butt needs work” – Falling behind with the MLS
What a week for bloopers! I know agents are worn out this time of year, but we all need to hit the spell check button or we may go down in infamy. Witness these blooper classics, friends: Falling Behind? “Nice butt needs work” (My ex said that just before his butt hit the curb.) “Reel Estate Experts” (Oh yeah? Have you met my client, ...
Ass is – are your listing remarks self-descriptive? MLS Bloopers
Fall is here, and as the leaves take on brilliant color, so does the MLS. Check out this week’s rash of bloopers, friends. Most of these remarks tell us more about the agent than the property. Thanks to Greg Cooper of Indianapolis, Jane Peters of Los Angeles, Margaret Goss of Winnetka, IL and Patty Da Silva of Davie, Florida for their ...
“Custom stink” – is that your dying career I smell?
Some agents and brokers really “stepped in it” this week, metaphorically speaking that is. If you smell something rotten, it could be your spelling. Thanks to Patty Da Silva for her great contribution from Florida for this week’s Blooper Scooper, and to my buddy Jane Peters for her never-ending great blooper finds here in Los Angeles. Check out these stinkers: Bathroom Blues “Custom stink” ...
Nothing speared – real estate bloopers that miss the point
Fall has arrived and leaves are falling off the trees, my friends. These real estate bloopers indicate that a lot of nuts have fallen off as well. Here’s some autumn color for you: Amenities You Can Live Without “Nothing speared” (I suppose that’s a good selling point…if you’re a tuna.) “New plow price” (That’s nice if you’re into tractor pulls.) “Privates ...
Need bruise clearance – MLS bloopers, Mike Tyson style
Friday’s Blooper Scooper picked up some beauties this week, friends. Some of these goofs are baffling! Thanks to Jane Peters for her great find. Spell well and sell well, folks! Dubious Distinction “New mane to street” (Hi-ho, Silver!) “Furnished least by Oct 1″ (Offered by We-Steal-Your-Stuff Realty) “Dome vacancies” (Is the dome that’s vacant the one attached to your neck?) “Need ...
Ugli fixer… like your career? Major MLS bloopers
From high roofs to hijinks, the MLS and the local real estate ads across the country were full of bloopers this week. Thanks to Jane Peters, Dick Beals and Patrick Martin for their hysterical contributions. Read ‘em and weep: It’s a Matter of Fact “Lots of tees in back” (Lots of golf balls in pool.) “Good build” (Is this a house or ...
Septic tang – and other real estate listing remarks that will kill your sales
Once again it’s TGIF, and the results of this week’s MLS Blooper Scooper are in, friends. I can’t tell you how tempting it is to start naming names…but then I would run the risk of showing up on my own list! Yes, we all make mistakes, and auto-fill is killing us…but c’mon – couldn’t some of these have been avoided? ...
Benn Rosales
Conal Campbell
Elijah May
Lani Rosales
Tara Steele
Marti Trewe
Charlene Jimenez
