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Average rating: 3/5

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True Real Estate Stories: from Haunted Houses to Naughty Neighbours

Editor: Tom Everitt

Sandhill Book Marketing Ltd. | October 19, 2007 | Trade Paperback

Eerie, quirky and fun! When a husband and wife real estate agent team begin telling their (true) story of discovering a World War II tombstone in the backyard while landscaping their new house, they also discover a whole world of oddities experienced by others in their industry. Since then, they have scoured the globe to find the most unusual real estate tales and have compiled them in this highly entertaining book. From bodies in the basement to buried bombs in the garden, from peeping neighbours to poltergeists and hidden money, this collection of stories will startle and delight. The anthology contains 69 true real estate stories from around the world. One is about a real estate agent who took a client to view a property only to discover the owner, dressed in her wedding dress, on the verge of death from an overdose of Valium. In another, a client searches for a home in Greece. The mostly likely prospect boasts a brand new roof until the prospective buyer discovers the new roof tiles stacked neatly on pallets on the kitchen floor. The authors, both film buffs, have given each story a movie title and organized them according to film genres.

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    A book like this for the real estate industry has NEVER been more important in my opinion. It made me laugh...it made me cry.. I honestly just loved it! With all the doom and gloom going on in the real estate industry, this book is a ray of sunshine and it reminded me of how CRAZY the wonderful world of real estate is. I hope they publish another volume soon, I really, truly do.

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    Rating: 4/5

    A very satisfying read

    Capri Aliyah

    4 years ago

    I was recommended this book by a friend who knew we just bought a house. I thought the stories were great. This is the kind of book that you can read one or two before you go to bed (not the true ghost stories though!!). Great stuff.

    It's a very good and easy read. Some stories are absolutely insane.

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    Rating: 1/5

    hummm......

    John Far

    4 years ago

    a book about realestate...... how clever!? I wouldn't recommend it unless it was on sale.... a blowout sale!

    Comments on this review:
    Tom Everitt

    The person who wrote this review has never read it. 'John Far' is a fake name from a person on a real estate forum who hates realtors, saw us on the cover of a magazine, and wrote this 'review'. Please ignore and enjoy the book.

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    Rating: 5/5

    A Must-Have Page Turner

    Michele L. Tune

    4 years ago

    Need a laugh? Want an adventure? Care to watch goose bumps slowly take over your creeped out flesh? If you're in search of a quality book that will take you places the mortal mind can't even fathom ever going, you simply must buy this book! No, I'm not talking about fiction… every word of every story is true!

    From psychotic neighbors to killer tomatoes and a walk through tenant's dwellings you can't comprehend, you'll find yourself perched on the edge of your seat as you gobble up page after page.

    True Real Estate Stories combines hilarious tales, suspense, horror, tragedy, and so much more to give readers a taste of what a Realtor's world is like. But you'll also experience the home buyers and/or occupants points of view--it's like two versions for the price of one!

    Big movie buff? You'll love the theme Tom and Kerrie Everitt cleverly chose to categorize this attractive first volume. You may even spot a few of your favorite movies! And I know you'll most certainly enjoy the stories following the titles. So, grab a bucket of popcorn and get lost amidst the excitement...

    At 349 pages readers will savor every word--I know I have! You'll have a hard time laying this treasure down. Forget about the dishes and chores! Reward yourself with a mug of hot chocolate, your favorite old chair and as much time as needed to absorb this awesome book!

    I've laughed. My jaw has dropped and my heart has even been touched by the compelling events I've read about.

    If you're an avid reader, or know someone who is don't hesitate to order a copy for yourself. Quick, before they're all sold out!

    I'd keep saying great things about it, but I really must get back to reading…

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    Creativity is the word here - from the organizing of the chapters using movie genras, the titles, and the witty introductions , this is well worth reading! Makes an excellent gift for anyone who has ever rented a suite, bought a house or moved...which pretty much covers everyone!

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