The Broke Agent is a media brand that creates entertainment for real estate professionals. But the beauty of it is that you don't have to be in the industry to enjoy its content. Sure, that would unlock a deeper level of understanding and appreciation but it's not necessary.
Just look at its project Real Estate Fails, for example. Full of ridiculous architectural and interior design hiccups, it shares pictures from the ridiculous side of the housing market, proving that some agents don't have everything under control. Whether it's due to their own fault, the owners, or unfortunate circumstances, there are plenty of things that might deter potential buyers.
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Who Needs Inspections?
We had a good example here at work. Dude owned a camping site with houses. The firefighters did a surprise inspection. Dude got fined for not having any fire alarms or smoke detectors. He then proceeds to glue smoke detectors to ceilings without connecting them to anything. The firefighters came back, opened the detectors and found his little scam. Dude got fined AGAIN and then called us to install things properly. 😂
Apparently The Description Read “Stainless Steel Appliances”
This Might Be The Worst One Yet
Sick Flat Screen
Seen In Nebraska
Nah Nobody Will Notice
My Worst Nightmare
Get a doormat. If that is an important vent, get one with holes.
When Your Stager Goes A Little Nuts With House Plants
No
The F**k Is This?
The Most Insane Apartment Complex Of All Time?
Light Mold
congratulations! you just got yourself a free houseplant! or dinner, if you’re feeling lucky
The Things We See At Showings…
bad idea, good execution. at least whoever thought of this was pretty good at drawing
You Keeping This Or Updating?
Thoughts On Photoshopping A Ferrari Into Your Listing Pics?
Wtf Is This
What The Hell Is This A Pyramid?
"Beautiful Balcony Looking Over The Palatial Entertaining Area"
Look Away
Genius Listing Photo Marketing
Innovative
Y
Is It?
Whoops
Maybe this is the bathroom from the story a few days ago about the anti-masturbation family.
What In The Fresh Hell Is This?
Ah yes, the sideways toilet. Sometimes you make it in the bowl, sometimes you hit the TP.
“4th Bedroom”
It's a room. There's a bed in it. The car's been repossessed anyway, so what the heck
Staging In Tampa...
I faked a bed in an empty bedroom with cardboard boxes and a couple of blankets. It's pretty common when occupants have already moved.
More Of This
at least they’re being honest…? unless it does suck of course
Nothing To See Here
This is a stupid inclusion. It wasn't a real estate listing; it was the Texas freeze in February 2021, which caused catastrophic damage due to two main reasons: 1. TX houses are not built for such weather (including water pipe insulation) and 2. MOST OF THE STATE WAS DUMPED OFF THE POWER GRID SO THAT IT WOULDN'T FAIL WHICH WAS COMPLETELY AVOIDABLE IF THE TX LEADERSHIP HAD WINTERIZED THE GRID AS THEY WERE TOLD TO DO A FULL TEN YEARS BEFORE BECAUSE EXPERTS KNEW SOMETHING LIKE THIS WOULD HAPPEN EVENTUALLY.
“This House Has Good Bones” Or This “Backsplash Is To Die For?”
No Garage But Ample Street Parking
Spotted At A Showing
Epic
Virtual Staging Strikes Again!
How Would You Describe This In Your Property Description?
For Sale: One of a kind home, featuring the ultimate in cat scratching posts!
Just Keep It There It’s Fine
“Private Roof Deck”
“Range Oven In Island”
Seen Everywhere
“Open Concept” Bathroom
What
“Tranquil Viewing Area”
Bonus Room
Comment When You See It
Imagine Finishing This Work And Thinking It’s Ok
Shower Closet
Is This For A Cat? What Is This For?
We Have Found The Worst Real Estate Pic On Earth
Curb Appeal
Fsbo: “I Don’t Need An Agent” Part 10,000
Interesting Find
I’m Insane
This Worked. We Don’t See Them
Same
Inspection Report: Disposal Is A Blender
Wtf Is Going On Here
Genius
Should have used the traditional banana for scale. This is just weird...
No
Two Rooms One Smoke Detector
Whoops
Attention All Agents… Do Not Put Virtual Cars In Your Listing Photos!
Explain This
Imagine Thinking This Is Ok
Well That’s Good Enough For Me! No Inspection Needed!
What Does This Look Like?
No
This One
“No No... Keep The Couch. It Looks Good”
Thoughts?
For Sure
“Up And Coming Neighborhood!"
i mean, technically, death is coming for all of us. it’s just the speed at which death is walking towards you that matters
Tough To Look At
Scroll down the picture kind of fast and it is like the tiles grow and jump out.
“Large Center Island”
Thoughts?
K
Is This The Ugliest Interior Of All Time?
Not in the context of the other train wrecks here no. Not to the taste of basically anyone with eyesight but at least the arrangement is sensible enough.
Only Fans
Wtf?
It's like that desert where rocks move, leaving trails in their wake....
Nice
Name Check
Apparently the owners named it for fun, and own another complex called Chee Zee. (Source: Google)
Lol
Central AC
Realtor: “Not Sure How To Spin This One"
Uhhhh
I Love When Realtors Get Pissed In Their Descriptions
Ummm What
A Fan
“Great Use Of Space
What could possibly ever go wrong with an oven over the dishwasher. Sold
New And Improved Price!
I think I'll wait a bit, got a feeling this price will keep going down...
How?
When You Use Google Earth For Listing Pics
Voted “8th Best Real Estate Team”
no. this is how you get a true crime murder documentary about you
Remember, All You Gotta Do Is Pass An Exam And You Can Sell Houses...
It has the house keys inside it. It is supposed to stay locked on the doorknob so no one can enter unless they have the right code. Pretty much useless where it is.
This Is Fire
Don’t Worry, It Worked
This Way You Don’t Ever Have To Move
Would You List This As A Bedroom, A Closet, Or A Bedroom With A Closet?
Closet Showers Are Super In Right Now Didn’t You Know?
I told my wife I was in the closet cleaning myself. And as soon as I come out I’ll be a new man.
Jail Whoever Did This
Fsbo Couple Takes Listing Photos
Indoor Outdoor Living
I don't know how to feel about this. On the one hand, it sort of works as a shade from the right angles, but it also gives off a very, very weird vibe which I can't describe in words.
“Spacious Laundry Room"
Why?
It’s Football Season. And Yes, This Is A Good Real Estate Pic
Virtual Staging Is An Incredible Technology
Wtf Is This
“The Lockbox Is On The Rail.you’ll Find It Easily”
On the upside, any would be thieves will probably decide to quit while they're ahead if they ever come across this. It is the Magnum Opus of security systems, and the thieves will agree.
Don’t Look At This If You Easily Get Nauseas
Epic Dishwasher Placement
I'm more interested in the stairs rails, lovingly handcrafted by Grandpa
"Most Hectic Homes"? ..." I do not think that word means what you think it means." — Inigo Montoya
Well, the Bored Panda staff is Lithuanian, so...
Load More Replies...I want to briefly visit the minds who made some of these disasters, just to have some chance of understand what they were thinking, if anything.
Jo, can I listen in, on your conversation, it's bound to be interesting !!!
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Load More Replies..."Most Hectic Homes"? ..." I do not think that word means what you think it means." — Inigo Montoya
Well, the Bored Panda staff is Lithuanian, so...
Load More Replies...I want to briefly visit the minds who made some of these disasters, just to have some chance of understand what they were thinking, if anything.
Jo, can I listen in, on your conversation, it's bound to be interesting !!!
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