What is the short version story of the most outrageous thing you ever did to close a deal?

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Clarice Smyth, "Your Alabama Real Estate Broker." (Southern Branch)

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Ginger Harper

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC

Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

Buy a refrigerator..

and I did not even get to put my stuff in it..

Jul 21, 2015 11:35 AM

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Evelyn M Epperson

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA

A Tradition Of [Excellence, Trust & Service]

I gave up 1/2% of my commission. The buyers agent asked me as she was giving up 1% of her commission.

Jul 22, 2015 04:34 AM

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Frank Rubi

Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA

FrankRubiRealEstate.com

To many stories to tell. Best advice is not cut your commission.

Jul 21, 2015 10:51 PM

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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL

Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Sellers (heirs) designated real estate expert, the eldest son, decided the closing table was a great time to re-negotiate my compensation.

Within 15 seconds my assistant, Sasquatch, and I had gathered up all the copies of the contract.

The suggested 'compensation adjustment' was withdrawn.

Jul 21, 2015 10:33 PM

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I bought the buyer's house for a rental!

Jul 21, 2015 03:32 PM

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Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I divided a late occupants ashes. Half to his kids and half to the widow's family. Very long story.

Jul 21, 2015 02:23 PM

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Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Drove a title company closer about 75 miles to a nursing home to close a deal.

Jul 21, 2015 12:49 PM

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Buy a refrigerator..

and I did not even get to put my stuff in it..
I gave up 1/2% of my commission. The buyers agent asked me as she was giving up 1% of her commission.
To many stories to tell. Best advice is not cut your commission.
Sellers (heirs) designated real estate expert, the eldest son, decided the closing table was a great time to re-negotiate my compensation.

Within 15 seconds my assistant, Sasquatch, and I had gathered up all the copies of the contract.

The suggested 'compensation adjustment' was withdrawn.
I divided a late occupants ashes. Half to his kids and half to the widow's family. Very long story.
Drove a title company closer about 75 miles to a nursing home to close a deal.