When The Seller Comes To The Door Naked

One of the most common questions people ask me is "What is the strangest thing you've ever seen selling a home"?

Like many of you... it's hard to pinpoint just one!  However, it would have to be the time the seller answered the door naked.  And the story goes:

Here I am, 24 years old (yes, I know that was a LONG time ago) showing some clients from out of town.  This was one of my first showings with people I didn't know personally.

We arrive at the home, which at the time was fairly upscale.  The seller was "somewhat" prominent in Las Vegas, although I didn't realize it until later when I shared my story with my Broker.

I couldn't be more excited and nervous to work with "real" clients.  You know, someone who wasn't a friend or family member.  I was going to show them what I was made of!!

I ring the doorbell & I'm ready for "SHOWTIME"!  Little did I know, the seller had a different idea.  This man opens the door, BUCK NAKED.  Not standing behind the door, just full frontal for all of us to see his family possessions!

Now, you might think I panicked, blushed or just plain freaked out right?  Nope!  I'm not sure where the composure or the words came from, but this is what I said.

"Good Afternoon Mr. (Blank), my name is Sue Nelson and we have an appointment to see your home today.  Would you be so kind as to put a "little something" on so my clients can comfortably view your home"?

The seller agreed, waddled off with his little butt winking at us the whole way.  He returned clothed, the buyers viewed the home (albeit reluctantly), I thanked the seller for his hospitality and off we went.

Well, my buyers did not buy that house.  Although, they were so impressed with my ability to stay calm under pressure - they did allow me to sell them something else.

I read somewhere... Adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it! (author unknown)  Do you have any strange sightings to report?