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Crazy Shit In Real Estate

Summary:

Realtors® aren’t supposed to be morticians, right? But what if you’re asked to confirm if the home seller is really dead? That’s the story today’s guest Jean Richer is here to share!

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

  • 00:37 – Introducing Jean
  • 00:49 – Jean comes from Ontario, Canada
  • 01:32 – Start of Jean’s story
  • 01:55 – The other agent didn’t want to meet
  • 02:14 – The agent was supposed to show up to the property at noon
  • 02:32 – 4 o’clock still no answer
  • 02:53 – The agent had until 6pm to reject or accept the offer
  • 03:00 – The agent calls the owner’s brother
  • 03:23 – Agent asks Jean to accompany her to the house
  • 04:10 – It was odd – the TV was still on
  • 04:14 – They walked in and called the owner’s name
  • 04:40 – Jean peeks through the bedroom
  • 04:50 – Jean sees the owner’s feet under the covers sticking up
  • 05:10 – The owner is lying on his back with his hands on his chest
  • 05:25 – Jean thought he’s dead
  • 05:47 – 911 asks them to touch him to see if he’s REALLY dead
  • 06:05 – The other REALTOR® volunteers
  • 06:19 – The police came and drilled Jean and the agent why they were inside
  • 06:40 – The worst part
  • 07:00 – They call the other REALTOR® to say the deal is dead
  • The owner died of heart attack
  • Connect with Jean on his website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram
  • 10:08 – Are you a listener with a crazy story to share? Ping Leigh at www.noflufftraining.com

Key Points:

  1. Sometimes, you run into a dead body…seriously.
  2. When something doesn’t feel right, trust your gut.
  3. Don’t enter a house alone if it’s possible.

Credits

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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate Episode 19: Jean Richer

Aired on:
November 8, 2016

Realtors® aren’t supposed to be morticians, right? But what if you’re asked to confirm if the home seller is really dead? That’s the story today’s guest Jean Richer is here to share!

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