In real estate, you never know what kind of surprises a home showing will bring. We see the beautiful, the bizarre, and occasionally… the downright hilarious.
A colleague of mine — let’s call him Mike — recently shared a story that had us all in stitches at the office. It’s the kind of tale that reminds us real estate is full of unexpected twists, and sometimes, a touch of fur.
🏠 The Perfect Listing... Almost
Mike was showing a cozy semi-detached in a quiet neighborhood to a sweet young couple buying their first home. The place was immaculate — freshly staged, great lighting, a Pinterest-worthy kitchen.
Everything was going smoothly. The buyers were loving it. Then they walked into the kitchen.
👻 Cue the “Haunted” Dishwasher
As they admired the granite countertops, the dishwasher made a strange, low growling sound.
The wife jumped. The husband stared at it.
Then — no joke — the dishwasher hissed. Followed by a long, eerie meoooowww.
The wife stepped behind her husband like they were in a horror movie. She whispered, “Is that thing… haunted?”
Mike, trying to stay professional, assured them, “Appliances sometimes make odd noises when they’re cycling.”
But then, the dishwasher banged, and out of nowhere, a soaking wet, grumpy cat leapt out of it and sprinted through the kitchen.
😹 The Mystery Solved
Apparently, the homeowner’s cat liked to nap in the dishwasher. The owner had done a rinse cycle earlier, and when she left for the showing, the cat had snuck back in unnoticed.
Luckily, the cat wasn’t harmed (just a bit offended), and the buyers — after the initial shock — laughed it off. They ended up submitting an offer. But yes, they did request a professional appliance cleaning in their conditions.
🧽 Moral of the Story?
If you’re listing your home, double-check your dishwasher. And if you have a cat? Maybe a closed door and a jingle bell wouldn’t hurt.
💡 Why Stories Like This Matter
It’s not always granite counters and great school districts — real estate is about people, quirks, and the unpredictable moments that make this job so interesting.
Behind every sale is a story… and sometimes, a wet cat hiding in a Whirlpool.
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