RE/MAX Realtor Lists a Home for Sale as “Not Haunted” 13

RE/MAX agent Jake Palmer had been sitting on a listing for quite some time. Shortly after Christmas last year, an offer on the house was made and accepted, and the couple who currently owns the home packed their items in preparation to move out once the sale was closed upon. Shortly before the date that the sale was to be finalized, the buyer backed out and forfeited the offer, leaving the homeowners in a pickle.

The “Sold” banner had to be removed from the sale sign in the house’s yard, and any real estate agent will tell you how difficult it is to reintroduce a house to the market after it was considered sold. Potential buyers naturally presume something is wrong with the property. Haunted often crosses people’s minds. So the listing grew stale with little interest. Jake needed to do something soon with this house, so he became rather creative.

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The Parting Shot for June 17, 2012 7

We have all seen majestic pictures of the mighty polar bear in their northern climate of snow and ice, commonly swimming in frigid blue waters. Or in the zoo with children gazing up at them through the glass with a look of complete wonder in their eyes. But this is the first time I have seen a polar bear surrounded in a field of vivid purple flowers. What an amazing contrast and breathtaking photo.

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Photo credit:  Michael Poliza
Source:  One Big Photo