Can you share a few 'for sale by owner horror stories' related to dealing with difficult buyers?
Yes. In one story, a difficult buyer made very lowball offers repeatedly. The owner, who was selling by themselves, was not experienced in handling such situations. The buyer also tried to find every little flaw in the property to justify the low offers. This made the selling process extremely stressful for the owner, and they almost gave up on selling to that person.
Sure. There was a case where a for - sale - by - owner had a buyer who constantly changed their demands. First, they wanted certain appliances included, then they asked for renovations before closing. The owner was so frustrated as the buyer seemed to be never satisfied and was constantly delaying the process.
Well, I know of a situation where a buyer during a for - sale - by - owner deal was very pushy about getting access to the property at all times. They would show up unannounced, which made the owner feel very uncomfortable. The owner tried to set boundaries, but the buyer threatened to back out of the deal if they couldn't have their way. It was a real nightmare for the owner who just wanted a smooth sale.
Can you share more about student nurse horror stories related to dealing with difficult patients?
Sure. There was a student nurse who had to deal with a very verbally abusive patient. The patient would constantly shout insults at the student nurse, making her feel really bad. It was hard for her to focus on providing proper care while being treated so poorly.
Can you share some 'for sale by owner success stories'?
Sure. One success story is of a couple who sold their small cottage by owner. They simply put up a 'For Sale by Owner' sign, took great pictures, and listed it on local classifieds. They were able to save on realtor fees and sold it to a young family who saw the sign while driving by. The price was fair for both parties and the process was smooth.
Can you share more Disneyland employee horror stories about dealing with difficult situations?
There are also stories of employees having to deal with pranksters. For example, a group of teenagers thought it would be funny to set off a fake 'emergency' near a ride. The employees had to waste time and resources dealing with this false alarm, and it was really frustrating and a bit of a horror for them as they were worried about real emergencies at the same time.
What are some 'for sale by owner horror stories'?
One horror story could be when the owner doesn't disclose major problems with the property. For example, a hidden water damage issue that the buyer discovers only after moving in. The cost of repair then falls on the buyer who thought they were getting a good deal.
Can you share estate sale horror stories related to inheritance disputes?
Sure. In one case, an estate sale was held without proper authorization from all the heirs. One heir who was out of town found out that his share of the family heirlooms were being sold off. He rushed back but by then, many precious items had already been sold. This led to a huge family feud as he felt cheated and the ones who organized the sale thought he was being unreasonable.
Can you share a specific food server horror story about dealing with a difficult customer?
Sure. A server once had a customer who changed their order multiple times. After the food finally arrived, the customer said they didn't like it and demanded a different meal for free. When the server said that wasn't possible, the customer started to make a scene, shouting insults at the server in front of other customers.
Can you share some wash sale horror stories?
Well, there was a case where an investor had a portfolio of stocks. She sold a particular stock at a loss to offset some gains in other stocks. However, she didn't realize that her broker had automatically reinvested some dividends in the same stock within the wash sale period. This led to her being in violation of the wash sale rule. She then had to recalculate her entire tax situation for that year. It was a nightmare as she had to deal with complex tax forms and the disappointment of not getting the expected tax savings.
Can you share some garage sale horror stories?
One horror story is finding a doll at a garage sale. It looked really creepy. When I got it home, strange noises started coming from it at night. I threw it out right away.
Can you share a few 'ev horror stories' related to charging?
Some people have reported that they found a charging station, but it was occupied by non - EV vehicles or had some sort of technical problem that made it unusable. They then had to search for another charging station, which was far away and they were worried about running out of battery on the way.
Can you share some 'switch owner horror stories'?
A switch owner once had their device stolen. Not only did they lose the console itself, but they also had digital games that they had paid a lot for. They were heartbroken as they had spent countless hours on those games. And they had to go through the hassle of reporting to the police and trying to track down the thief, which was a real horror story for a Switch lover.