Most people think that the life of a real estate agent is glamorous and easy. We recently had a work experience girl here and I think we opened her eyes to what really happens in the day to day life of a real estate agent. That got us thinking maybe we should share some stories with you. Consider this a reality real estate blog series.
Kylie Emans – Licensed Real Estate Agent at Beach & Bay Realty (12 Years experience)
What is the funniest and most embarrassing thing that has happened to you as a real estate agent?
I probably would have to say the time I did an open house at a property that WAS NOT for sale!
I was working part time before I finished my Licensing course so I helped out at an office on weekends doing opens. They gave me the address which was on the corner and it was 1 of 2 townhouses. Basically I put my open house sign out of the one I thought it was and opened up the house and waited for people to turn up. I did think it was rather messy for an open house and I did a bit of tidying up. I had about 6 groups through the house and about 35 minutes into it I noticed a mature couple walking down the driveway with grocery bags and I thought it was a bit weird. Turned out they were the grandparents and they had popped in to see their kids on the way home! They were shocked to see that a complete stranger was standing in the lounge room and even more shocked when I told them how my key opened the front door! While apologising profusely I made a hasty retreat, I have never moved so fast.
Turns out it was the townhouse next door I was supposed to be opening!
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