True Real Estate Horror Stories

In this nail-biting episode of True Real Estate Horror Stories, our host Mike McNamara sits down with seasoned Realtor Erik Newkirk, who shares a chilling tale from his real estate career. Picture this: a deal stuck in escrow for a seemingly endless seven months, and just when it couldn't get more complex, the unimaginable happens – the homeowner passes away. Erik takes us through the formidable obstacles he faced, the emotional rollercoaster that followed, and the incredible resilience it took to finally close the deal. This episode is a masterclass in adaptability and tenacity in the world of luxury real estate, proving that sometimes the scariest stories are the ones with the most valuable lessons. Don't miss this gripping installment of True Real Estate Horror Stories!

If you have a horror story of your own, we would love to have you on the show!
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In this spine-tingling episode of True Real Estate Horror Stories, we're diving into the hair-raising experiences of Josh Campa, a dedicated Realtor with an extraordinary career as a property manager. Get ready to be both shocked and intrigued as Josh shares two unforgettable stories from his real estate journey.

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In the final part of this hair-raising episode, Mike McNamara continues his conversation with Chris Bishop, a real estate broker with a knack for recounting spine-tingling stories from the field. Prepare to be captivated as Chris unveils the unsettling tale of a realtor confronted with a gruesome revelation about a property her clients just bought, a murder scene, and the responsibilities that come with it. 

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In this riveting episode, Mike McNamara continues his conversation with Chris Bishop, a seasoned real estate broker, as they unravel an unbelievable story about an agent's oversight that led to a heart-stopping crisis. This tale serves as a stark reminder of the importance of thorough communication and professionalism in the real estate business.

Stay tuned for part 4 next week!

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In part 2 of this gripping episode, Chris Bishop shares a story that will make your blood run cold. Chris recounts a horrifying incident involving a Las Vegas real estate agent who had a simple yet life-saving practice - asking for client IDs. Little did she know that this simple precaution would lead to the capture of a serial killer.

Stay tuned for part 3 next week!

If you have a horror story of your own, we would love to have you on the show!
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In this heart-pounding episode, Mike McNamara sits down with Chris Bishop, a seasoned real estate broker, to uncover the hair-raising story of a door-knocking encounter that went horribly wrong - or did it? Join us as Chris takes us through the unforgettable experience that had him facing down a shotgun, and find out how he managed to turn a potentially deadly situation into an opportunity for compassion.

Stay tuned for part 2 next week!

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In this hair-raising episode, Mike McNamara sits down with Alex Vasquez, a seasoned real estate agent, to delve into a jaw-dropping tale of a divorce sale gone wrong. As Alex takes us through the twists and turns of this nightmarish transaction, you'll be on the edge of your seat. Enjoy this episode and learn the importance of documentation in everything you do!

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This week your host Mike McNamara is joined by fellow Realtor, Geoff Zahler. Geoff shares his horror stories about when he was buying homes from the auction without ever seeing the home and how he dealt with the tenants. From Las Vegas' "professional dancers" to the departed, Geoff has seen it all!! Enjoy this episode, and if you have a horror story of your own please email us at home@willowmanorlv.com, we would love to have you on the show!

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Stephanie Grant joins the True Real Estate Horror Stories podcast to share a terrifying experience she had when showing a home. One minute she opened a door to a pitch-black room, the next she had a gun pointed at her! Enjoy this episode, and if you have a horror story of your own please email us at home@willowmanorlv.com, we would love to have you on the show! 

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Billy Alt is welcomed to the True Real Estate Horror Stories podcast this week. Mike McNamara speaks to Billy about the transaction that closed against all odds! Realtors always experience something going wrong in the middle of a transaction, but this time EVERYTHING that could go wrong went wrong! Enjoy this week’s episode!!

Mike McNamara
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This week Mike McNamara welcomes Blake Guinn, a fellow Willow Manor agent, to share one of his horror stories of the longest inspection report he has ever seen! Blake’s clients were en route to Las Vegas when they found out that none of the items on the lengthy repair request was completed… a day before closing. Unfortunately, uncompleted repairs are not uncommon for Realtors to encounter. Enjoy this week’s episode so that you do not make the same mistakes.

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Blake Guinn

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This week Mike McNamara is joined by Shay Stein, Redfin Realtor, to discuss one of her most memorable horror stories. When helping one sell their late family member’s home, the neighbor attempted to scare each prospective buyer away. Enjoy this week’s episode and gain some insight to help you prevent this from happening in a transaction of your own!

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Shay Stein https://www.redfin.com/real-estate-agents/shay-stein

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Nick Giorgi joins Mike McNamara to discuss a horror story of his own when showing his client a property. Experiencing a squatter viewing vacant homes is not surprising to real estate agents, but you will be surprised to hear what his client did when she saw the squatter! 

If you have a real estate horror story, we would love to have you on the podcast! Email your story to home@willowmanorlv.com

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This week Mike sits down with Christina Chipman of Urban Nest Realty. Christina shares her horror stories of renters refusing to leave amidst a pending sale and her purchasing new appliances for a home in order to save the deal! Enjoy this week’s episode! 

Christina Chipman
christinachipman.urbannestrealty.com
(702) 604-4067  

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Mike McNamara 
Managing Partner
Willow Manor powered by Keller Williams the Market Place
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True Real Estate Horror Stories is back! And for the first time, we are in video. Hosted by Mike McNamara, managing partner of Willow Manor powered by Keller Williams the Marketplace, this podcast strives to educate realtors on the horror stories experienced by realtors so that others may learn from them. We are kicking off the re-launch of the podcast with Tyson Roberts who shared his horror stories of 55+ communities, contingent upon sale agreements, and an unforgettable experience while showing a home. Enjoy this week’s episode and subscribe for more to come soon! 

If you're an agent or lender and have a real estate horror story you want to tell, email us at

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Tyson Roberts

Signature Realty

702-799-9598

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Mike McNamara 

Managing Partner

Willow Manor powered by Keller Williams the Market Place

702-861-4448

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If you're looking for great tips to add to your buyer's consultation don't miss this podcast.  Jeff Dragovich gives great tips all buyers should know before purchasing a home. 

If you're an agent or lender and have a real estate horror story you want to tell, email us at Mikem@McNamaraRE.com

Jeff Dragovich
702-713-7206
jdragovich@swmc.com

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Mike McNamara
Mike McNamara Group at Coldwell Banker Premier Realty
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Las Vegas, Nevada 89117
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Should a seller get a private appraisal before listing to decide the list price?  In Jo Jo's story, we talk about the positives and negatives of private appraisals. 

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Jo Jo Contursi
jojosellshomes@yahoo.com
702-788-1654

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Mike McNamara
Mike McNamara Group at Coldwell Banker Premier Realty
8290 W Sahara Ave Suite 100
Las Vegas, Nevada 89117
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From  Actor on the show Cheers to Commissioner of the real estate division, Neil Shwartz tells a great story about a couple that had been using a home as a "Personal Motel".  You don't want to miss this!

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Neil Schwartz started his real estate career in Los Angeles, California in 1986 where he joined a major national real estate company. Over the next 8 years, Neil built a strong real estate business focusing on the sale of residential properties. During his years in Los Angeles, he helped his real estate company as their sales manager and trainer. In addition, he continued his real estate education by obtaining his GRI & CRS designations. During his time in Los Angeles, he continued to grow his business and become one of the top 5% most productive agents in the area.

In 1994, Neil and his wife Ronnie relocated to Las Vegas. He immediately joined a large national company and started selling residential real estate. Over the past 25 years, Neil has become very active in his local board by serving on the Board of Directors, MLS Committee, Chairing the GLVAR Forms Committee, sitting on the Professional Standards Committee and becoming a senior instructor on the GLVAR Faculty. In 2009, the Greater Las Vegas Board of Realtors presented Neil with the Realtor of the Year. In 2013 Governor Sandoval appointed Neil to the Real Estate Commission. His term will expire on Oct. 31st but will remain involved in helping the industry to further an increase in the ethics and professionalism of our licensees.

Neil states that a well educated real estate agent is a well paid real estate agent and a minimal education real estate agent is a minimally paid real estate agent. Neil is committed to helping all the agents who attend his classes to grow and prosper by increasing their awareness of professionalism & ethics in real estate.

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Mike McNamara
Mike McNamara Group at Coldwell Banker Premier Realty
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Devin Reiss tells two stories from his days working with LVR and NVR.  It's shocking to think that there are agents that crossed the line this far. You don't want to miss these stories.

If you're an agent and have a real estate horror story you want to tell, email us at Mikem@McNamaraRE.com

Devin Reiss
Coldwell Banker Premier Realty
devin.reiss@cbvegas.com
702-672-7644
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Designations include ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI

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Mike McNamara
Mike McNamara Group at Coldwell Banker Premier Realty
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Bobby Deveraux goes into what it was like to be a new agent in the crash of 2009.  Don't miss out on how a k-9 unit solves his squatter issue.

If you're an agent and have a real estate horror story you want to tell, email us at Mikem@McNamaraRE.com

Bobby Deveraux
Simply Vegas Real Estate
702-343-4364
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Mike McNamara
Mike McNamara Group at Coldwell Banker Premier Realty
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