I’ve seen some amazing properties, immaculate interiors and exceptional staging in my first year or so as an agent. That said, it’s far from a regular occurrence to see homes with a lot of flash and finish. In fact, there’s a lot more ridiculous stuff I’ve seen in homes for sale that either make you scoff, scratch your head, or laugh hysterically. Here’s a few of my favourites. I lost the MLS photo with a bong on a desk, so the rest of these will have to suffice. Enjoy.
I assume that’s not the kid’s real name. Book was actually a hit, and they turned it into a movie. Hadn’t ever heard of it. Died laughing. Nice grin, kid.
Back before we got so sensitive about things like nipples, we’d just hang up pictures of half-nude girls in the dining room. I’m sure it reached a point where the Mrs. was wondering why eyes kept going past her at dinner. Positive note: She seems to be weathering that storm pretty well.
This chubby little antique demon pig had it’s own spot right down beside the fireplace. I’m sure it was chock full of sentiment, since he didn’t really jive with the decor. What’re you looking at and WHY DO YOU HAVE 2 PUPILS?!
“Man, that light’s not that bright.”
“K, well, let’s just stick up this spare one too.”
This is embarrassing. Like, holy cow. Change the fixture, cap one, get higher wattage bulbs, anything but sticking up two generic, mismatched, misaligned ceiling fixtures. So brutal. Love to be a fly on the wall in that decision-making.
Easily the best poem I’ve ever seen come out of one of those magnetic poetry sets. Giving ol’ Bill Shakespeare a run for his money. I didn’t write it, I promise.
Eh, we’ve all seen The Goonies right? We all know what’s behind that door.
Bathrooms are by far the greatest. Some of these don’t quite qualify as bathrooms, but hey, this is pretty far from official. These are some exquisite handyman specials.
Great spot for a crapper. Bonus points for convenience. Negative points for resting the TP on the dresser. No sink by the way, hope they sprung for the 3-ply just in case.
This was a working toilet, with the plunger for proof. In the furnace room. Without a sink. But, you did get half a shower (read: a tiled corner with no faucets). It’s not even like there was a finished area downstairs, so fortunately, I doubt this one got used too much.
Kinda, sorta an ensuite if you broaden the term to the max. I won’t lie, having a shower in my bedroom would be great for waking up in the mornings, but let’s not pretend that this wasn’t used as a toilet the odd time. I’m not super motivated at 2 am, either. Plus they’re a Leafs fan, so…
Hands down, the king of DIY. I think this guy borrowed his “tile saw’ from a tree farm. Not only does continuing the border out from the shower look hilarious, the execution rivals a kindergarten macaroni picture. Hope you’re clear of 6’4” if you plan on using the towel rack.
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