Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy By Julieanne Smolinski via msnbc.com Looking to unload your home? Trying to buy a new one? Everybody knows that "cozy" means shoebox-sized and "lively" means that the neighbors will probably keep you up with their jug band, but what about things like "American style" and "kid-friendly"? Real estate expert Barbara Corcoran came by to be your realtor-to-English translator. Unique = Bad news. Decorated or built by oddballs. Needs a little TLC = It's falling apart. Kid friendly = It's a mess. American style = ANYTHING. Basically, that the house is "in America" and potentially decorated in poor taste. Country living = It's in the middle of nowhere. Home office = The toilet is in the middle of the living room. Move-in condition = Please move in, let's go, we need money and the house has been ransacked. Ever end up checking out something scary because you didn't see through the advertising lingo? What's your craziest open-house story? Tell us in the comments. 
Check me out on Apt2B's blog! They got tons of tips for LA fun and furniture too! While you're there, say hi to the cute Guy in 2A & the fab Girls From 2C. (I guess that makes me the Gay in 2D?! LOL) Love these guys! In fact we are doing a giveaway for a BBQ Pot! Enter here.
 An older agent asked me for advice: should he get iPhone or stick to his flip phone? I cracked up hysterically, until I realized he was serious (D'oh!). Feeling guilty, I put on my teacher hat & for next hour showed him the wonders of internet, email and apps all in the palm of his 65 yr old hand. The next day he bought a simple flip phone. I screamed, "Why oh why?! Haven't you heard of Nomophobia?" He said, "What's your sexuality got to do with it?" I retorted, "Not Homophobia. Nomophobia: the fear of being without a mobile phone" Huffington Post reports consumers are addicted to their phones which spells opportunity. Double down on your mobile strategy, identify ways to incorporate Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and other social media.....You need a smart phone for all this! If you show up to a showing with brick cell phone, clients will crack up hysterically at you!  If you're buying a condo/HOA, watch this! I re-discovered this hilarious clip from one of my favorite series, Tracey Takes On. The multi-faceted (and multi-faced) Tracey Ullman stars as Fern Rosenthal, who runs for presidency of her retirement condo community. Skit starts at 2:09, and bleeds into the this clip.  Today I had 2 closings and also wrote an offer. All in a day's work but I was smiling ear to ear the whole day. I realized my clients are as wacky as me. We have so much fun! Reminds of me an article I wrote for AGbeat, Hilarious Real Estate Tales You Just Can't Make up, where I recount some real life humorous stories with my clients! You've got to read it to believe it! Enjoy it here. What has been your most hilarious real estate experience? |
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