Real Estate Called Out

This homebuyer's contract specifically stated that the curtains are to stay with the home after closing.  While they were there at the final walk thru,   they were nowhere to be found after the 30-day lease back.  Their agent has stopped responding and is now stuck with buying new curtains. This happened to Lindy last year when she bought her home; even after trusting the seller would return...

This homeowner went with a "friend" agent to sell her home.  But things quickly changed when the broker stepped in to run the listing.    According to this home seller, not only did they not get to view all the offers, the listing agent cut the showings and offers off after three days once they "got a good deal."    That good deal came from a buyer represented by the same the o...

Sometimes we come across a story that just leaves us flabbergasted.  This is one of those stories! We came across a story in which a listing agent was telling their client that they needed to buy new furniture so that the listing photos would stand out.     They also told their client they could try to sell the furniture with the house and re-coup the costs. Apparently this agent has never heard o...

This buyer wanted to submit an offer 10k over asking on a property.   Their agent said they would, but after the agent found out there was an offer 60K over asking, the agent decided to not submit the offer (but didn't tell the buyer about that decision). Should the agent have submitted the offer? Wendy and Lindy discuss this story and share how you can avoid this scenario with your agent.  T...

This story comes from a buyer whose agent asked them to sign a buyers agent agreement.   What the agent failed to point out was that this agreement was written so that the buyer would be stuck with that agent for one year! Hear what Lindy says about the year long contract, how to work around agents that present these long contracts,  and tips on what else you should write in your that agreement (i...

Lindy shares her client's recent experience at an Open House in which an agent tried to poach her client with the idea that she might have "pocket listings" that no one else has.   Being the nosy person she is, Wendy pretended to be her client to see if the poacher and a Compass agent, and Caldwell Banker agent did have listings.    Should a consumer have to dig this hard to find ho...

We all know that one person in the community that not only knows everyone but can also make or break people in certain social circles.  It's like high school never ended, even 20 years later! So, what happens when you are selling your house and that "person" is the buyer's agent?  A home seller recently wrote about their experience when a pushy buyer's agent hounded them f...

This first-time homebuyer shares her family's story of how they pulled their family out of debt and worked for more than a year to prepare to buy a home.     Learn how they navigated using the listing agent as their agent (dual agency) and how their agent ghosted them the minute after the inspection was complete. Spoiler alert, he didn't even show up at the closing table.  For all you ca...

This anonymous story sheds light on a taboo subject in the industry; Dual Agency (when an agent represents the buyer and seller).   This Florida buyer not only was able to tour the house without supervision, but the listing agent became super friendly when the buyers asked them to do dual agency.    The agent proceeded to tell the buyer exactly what to offer and even set a 16 hour deadline. Lindy...

Last year, Wendy interviewed real estate agent, Jay Villella.   During that conversation, he answered honestly when asked him opinion about the amount of quality agents in the field.   Within a week, he was contacted by the association and told to retract or delete his statement.   He did not (nor did Wendy) and what happened next encouraged Jay to part ways with the association.   Learn what he s...

Does the agent really have "multiple offers?"   Real estate expert, Lindy Chapman, joins us for this episode as we read our anonymous agent story in which an agent tries to lie about "other offers."  Too bad it's a small world, and the buyer knew the seller. The buyer finds out that there were no other offers! Listen in as Lindy shares what you should know and what your ag...

I love this badass buyer story!  Rachel Gerald spent 20 years in active duty in the marines, while single handedly raising three children.     She shares how she bought her first home in 2009 and how she used that experience to time buying and selling a home this year in two different states! She also talks about her own pathway to financial freedom and how she now spends her time helping others,...

This buyer story has it all.  Learn why this family changed agents, stressed about loan issues, and how they landed a home because another agent (allegedly) owed their agent a "favor."  to to mention how they got ghosted right after they closed.   Plus they share tips on what type of agent to not use and why mixing business with personal issues can impact your relationships during the pr...

Let's talk about the man who hates to see you spend money on expensive coffee, Dave Ramsey! While you can agree or disagree with his financial advice, one thing we can all agree on is how much money he is raking in by helping you find the "best agent for free!"   Find out how his company is making millions, and in my opinion, the downside to using his ELP platform to find a real est...

This is one of our favorite stories!  This buyer took her family from poverty to buying their first home!  Learn how they did it, the disappointments they encountered while shopping for a home, the ridiculous underwriter questions she had to deal with, and the pressure she received from her agent to spend more. Got a question? Support the show State laws and regulations may vary. Have a story you...

This buyer never set foot in their home until after they closed.  Learn what it was like to buy a home by only looking at pictures online, how she managed to move with a newborn, and which warranty and security companies gave her a ton of problems since closing. Got a question? Support the show State laws and regulations may vary. Have a story you would like to share with other sellers or buyers?...

Whether you are buying, selling, or just nosy, there is a good chance that you spent some time on Zillow.     It's one of the biggest real estate websites in the world, but it's also one of the biggest lead generation companies for real estate agents.     Let's talk about how Zillow makes money, who pays for it all, and how using their "matched agent" can potentially hurt...

This Kansas City buyer recently bought a home in Kansas City that came off the market for structural issues.  Learn how they navigated buying home hours away, how they got cheated out of $8,000, and what she wishes she had done differently when finding an agent and using referred service providers. Got a question? Support the show State laws and regulations may vary. Have a story you would like to...