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Beware The Realtor Open House

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babysteps Contributor
babysteps
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Hi - didn't see a similar post, but I bet I'm not the first for this to happen to.

Yesterday our house was on 'broker open house' (just realtors tromp through) - our realtor also had a house down the block on open house. I didn't even think about this, but the realtor provided food for the brokers - and left us leftovers on a paper plate in the fridge covered with a napkin.

Leftover raspberry squares!!!

Well, my spouse ate them happily and tomorrow I'll be washing out the fridge with soap and water (we are eating away from home tonight, and had gluten-free takeout last night). At least they were on the bottom shelf (just 2 drawers beneath). Now I'm going to be paranoid about crumbs around the house for a week or two.

Yes I had mentioned in passing to the realtor that I am gluten-free, but never thought I needed to confirm what the open house protocol would be!

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So funny you should mention this! Our home was for sale last summer, and our realtor also had a Broker's Open. He chose not to serve food because he always hated it when realtors would come, eat and hardly give the house he listed a second look.

I told him it was just fine with me, as I'm gluten-free and the thought of gluten-filled foods spread out on my table and being eaten all over the downstairs of my house would put me in a panic! :D

In the end, that open house didn't lead to a showing anyway--after 2 months on the market with zero showings, a couple walked in with a realtor who happened to live across the road and bought the house! Ya never know! :lol:

Best of luck with everything--and be sure to get all those crumbs :D

Mom23boys Contributor
Mom23boys
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That is one that would have NEVER of entered my head. I guess you have to question EVERYTHING!!

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jerseyangel
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That is one that would have NEVER of entered my head. I guess you have to question EVERYTHING!!

Really! :D

home-based-mom Contributor
home-based-mom
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That never would have occurred to me, either! I guess part of the contract has to be "seller has severe food sensitivities and therefore thou shalt NOT bring food into this house for ANY reason" and make sure it is understood that the rule includes all realtors and prospective buyers!

Sheesh!

Better safe than sorry!

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