Realtor horror story?

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I've heard plenty of horror stories from realtors, but one in particular always stands out. A friend of mine was showing a house to a potential buyer, and as they were walking through the kitchen, the buyer slipped on a wet floor and broke her ankle. The whole deal fell through after that, and my friend was left footing the medical bill.

One time, I was showing a property to a family and they started arguing with each other in the middle of the tour. It was so embarrassing! Another time, I had a client who wouldn't stop calling me at all hours of the night with last-minute changes to the contract. It was really frustrating.

There are plenty of horror stories when it comes to real estate. One of the most common is when buyers learn that the home they just bought has serious structural problems. And don't even get me started on realtors who take advantage of their clients or run off with their money!

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