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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

One of our clients did.  Her person was certain that the house was haunted.  Since our client knew she was a devout Catholic, she brought in the local priest to do an exorcism of the ghost...he did, and the woman did not hear the ghost again...A

Oct 12, 2020 09:36 AM
Rainmaker
4,714,595
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Not I but I recall some stories from my real estate licensing classes and someone mentioned about the sale of Houdini's house back in the day.   Not haunted but I believe it might have been a part of the follow-up discussion.  

Oct 12, 2020 09:06 AM
Rainmaker
802,302
Brian L. Sirota, Esq.
Bristar Realty (Realtor/Attorney) - Orange, CA
For Solutions: (714) 501-7660

The house haunted by a deceased real estate agent who, prior to her demise, was terribly upset she was passed over for the listing.   The agent now roams the house pointing out items that were once the home's amenities.

A local board sued for injunction to prevent the dissemination of the story to protect the home's value and the reputation of the nationally recognized franchise.

Oct 12, 2020 12:09 PM
Rainmaker
930,698
Jeff Pearl
Samson Properties / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Yes. A man that had dies was frequently seen leaving bed upstairs, and walking to a the window in front of house. Before selling it, we had renters in there, and the tenant finally asked if anyone had died in the house.

Oct 12, 2020 10:14 AM
Rainmaker
754,904
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I have not, but there is an old house in town which has had multiple owners over the years.  During ownership by these unrelated people, the oldest daughter has died in various ways - sick, tragic car accident, etc. 

Oct 12, 2020 09:42 AM
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5,151,125
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Not knowingly.

Oct 12, 2020 09:21 AM
Rainer
410,234
Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

my office had a murder house listed, but not aware it was haunted.

Oct 12, 2020 01:55 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

A haunting......let's see.  Kind of a haunting. This really old guy didn't like the fact that some person was moving into the neighboring property on 10 acres so he started doing crazy wacko stuff to scare them away and not buy the property. Course he got caught and went to a haunted jail. That's where the story really took off....

Oct 12, 2020 12:42 PM
Rainmaker
1,868,448
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Not that I know of. 

There was once a 'happening' at an open house where a buyer came with her agent & asked me if the lady had died in the house. I said no because that's what her kids had told me. Then the buyer said, well, she's standing right behind you. I have to leave now & she left with her agent.

 

Oct 12, 2020 11:41 AM
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3,210,294
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

not that I am aware of, however, I did rent one once.

Oct 12, 2020 02:21 PM
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3,418,387
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Not to my knowledge Shannon Jones 

I have worked with a few haunted people.  We will leave it at that 

Oct 12, 2020 03:15 PM
Rainer
135,874
Jerrill Ewing
N & J Lake Properties, LLC - Eatonton, GA
Builder

nope

Oct 12, 2020 11:54 AM
Rainmaker
4,335,540
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Shannon, I haven't sold a haunted house yet.

Oct 12, 2020 11:10 AM
Rainmaker
1,251,978
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Not that I know of BUT I worked in a haunted movie theater as an usher, parking lot attendant, changed the marquee letters, & once a month scraped gum from the auditorium chairs and floors and washed the carpets.

One Saturday morning I was scraping gum and heard the front door open and footsteps up the stairway. There was a place in the auditorium where you could see into the mezzanine. I saw the office door open and close but saw no person. I ran up the stairs unlocked the office and no one was there. I looked everyplace...there was no one there!

Oct 13, 2020 06:06 AM
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370,512
Kris Collis, Associate Broker
Smart Way America Realty - East Stroudsburg, PA
Professional Results you Expect 570-801-5525

Spooky 'Silence of the Lambs' Home on Market in Pennsylvania

Cteepy might be better tern than Spooky but you be the judge.  I'm not a fan of scary movies so did not see the movie.

Oct 12, 2020 07:08 PM
Rainmaker
349,297
Shannon Jones
The Shannon Jones Team - Long Beach, CA
Long Beach CA Real Estate

Thank you for all the spooky stories everyone! I'm loving them!

Oct 12, 2020 03:34 PM
Rainmaker
786,084
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I haven't sold one or even shown or heard of one but it has been on the RE/MAX of Valencia disclosures for decades as a question to the sellers of homes listed by the company.

Oct 12, 2020 12:23 PM
Rainmaker
2,837,762
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I venture to say that all abodes have some dynamic we cannot see. Whether it be of a lingering positive dynamic like nature or a dark force unseen presence it can be sanctified by turning the subject property into a house of prayer. Prayer to God is the ultimate cleansing force... bar none by all....

Oct 12, 2020 12:04 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,322
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Listing REO homes I have sold 2 murder homes. They are rare in NH and with my luck i got 2 in 10 years. One i did not know and the home was frozen in time with everything in it since the poor day.

 

Oct 13, 2020 06:04 AM
Rainmaker
5,981,047
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I have not, but have funny stories, but not related to Halloween.   

Oct 13, 2020 04:56 AM
Rainmaker
2,244,907
Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

After the fact , I found out that I might have 

Oct 13, 2020 04:53 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I have never sold a 'haunted' house.

However, some houses I sold haunted me.
Sometimes buyers love what they love and can hear nothing else. 
"The honeycomb of beautiful ponds is not the tranquil setting you want to believe." Opps, there goes another 3 br house.

Oct 13, 2020 04:53 AM
Rainmaker
5,451,587
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I have not had the experience.

Oct 13, 2020 04:23 AM
Rainmaker
2,283,254
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Those sell for more in my area...  Some spirits have a hard time breakin' on through to the other side as Jim crooned. They are like the lingering house guest always late for the party. Not the first to arrive but the last to leave. It's a letting go, move along time management issue not a character flaw really Shannon Jones . 

Oct 13, 2020 04:20 AM
Rainmaker
536,943
Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

Not that I was awar of but love the stories.

Oct 12, 2020 09:33 PM
Rainmaker
658,390
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

I had the Tyler Spite House listed years ago and my High School was in a Mansion " Prospect Hall " which is currently listed for sale, both are said to be haunted. Our office Building in Downtown Historic Frederick also has a friendly ghost which has  appeared to number of agents on late evenings over the years.

Oct 12, 2020 07:05 PM
Rainmaker
1,327,305
Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

I just read this article in my news feed.

Survey: 13% of Owners Think Their House Is Haunted

While 1 in 3 Americans say they don’t want to live in a haunted house, over 10% say they have shadows, hot-cold spots, odd pet behavior and a “feel” in certain rooms.

SANTA CLARA, Calif.  – Haunted houses are popular attractions this time of year, but most Americans say they wouldn’t consider living in one. However, a majority of those who believe they currently live in a home that is haunted say the spooky happenings they’ve experienced are not reason enough to move, according to realtor.com’s annual Halloween survey released today.

A realtor.com annual Halloween survey of more than 2,000 Americans found that 13% believe they live in a home that is haunted, and a majority of them – 54% – knew or suspected the house was haunted before moving in. However, most (62%) said they’re not likely to consider buying a home rumored to be haunted. Still, of that 13% who believe they share space with spectral residents, 56% have not considered moving.

“Haunted houses typically draw big crowds this time of year, but we wanted to see how many people actually believe they live in one,” says Lexie Holbert, realtor.com housing and lifestyle expert. “Although only a small percentage of respondents indicated they believe their home is haunted, it was surprising to see how many are perfectly comfortable sharing their space with spirits from the world beyond.”

The West led the nation with the most respondents who believe they live in a haunted home at 18%, followed by 13% in the Northeast, 11% in the Midwest and 10% in the South.

Of those who suspected their house was haunted prior to moving in, Northeasterners were most comfortable living with spirits at 76%, followed by those in the West at (57%), the South (51%) and the Midwest (35%).

Oct 15, 2020 04:52 AM
Rainer
195,689
Karen Climer
Demetree School of Real Estate - Orlando, FL
Teaching people to pass the real estate exam

My next door neighbor's house has a grave marker in the yard for the cat.  The owner sold embalming fluid, so I always imagine he made a trade of sorts to acquire it.  It's from the last owner who lived there for probably 50 years.  No known ghosts.

Oct 13, 2020 06:37 AM