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The Broke Agent is a media brand that creates entertainment for real estate professionals. But the beauty of it is that you don't have to be in the industry to enjoy its content. Sure, that would unlock a deeper level of understanding and appreciation but it's not necessary.

Just look at its project Real Estate Fails, for example. Full of ridiculous architectural and interior design hiccups, it shares pictures from the ridiculous side of the housing market, proving that some agents don't have everything under control. Whether it's due to their own fault, the owners, or unfortunate circumstances, there are plenty of things that might deter potential buyers.

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Kankan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is fair game, city people do love to bitch about those things

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We managed to get in touch with Eric Simon, founder of The Broke Agent, and he was kind enough to have a little chat with us.

"Just over six years ago, I started posting as The Broke Agent on Instagram, producing content that focused on the 'inner monologue' of a struggling realtor in Los Angeles. As a licensed realtor, I basically started making fun of everything that was happening to me and put it online in blog form, YouTube Videos, and short-form content like memes, tweets, and Facebook posts. It blew up really quickly and now has well over half a million followers across all platforms."

Even if we were to talk solely about its target audience, there's still room for The Broke Agent to grow as there are over 2 million active real estate agents in the U.S.

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Who Needs Inspections?

Who Needs Inspections?

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Falcon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We had a good example here at work. Dude owned a camping site with houses. The firefighters did a surprise inspection. Dude got fined for not having any fire alarms or smoke detectors. He then proceeds to glue smoke detectors to ceilings without connecting them to anything. The firefighters came back, opened the detectors and found his little scam. Dude got fined AGAIN and then called us to install things properly. 😂

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Apparently The Description Read “Stainless Steel Appliances”

Apparently The Description Read “Stainless Steel Appliances”

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Simon started Real Estate Fails to grow The Broke Agent brand and to reach people who aren't necessarily just real estate agents but he quickly realized that it's just a really fun account to manage.

"Everyone likes looking at housing pics, especially luxury or real estate 'fails,' so it resonated with an audience outside of the real estate industry as well as real estate agents."

"Real estate agents love the account because it exposes marketing blunders, property description errors, and other mistakes agents make when uploading their marketing online. It also gives them a platform to submit all the crazy stuff they see in the field and out on showings. The account also casts a wider net on the industry, attracting contractors, appraisers, inspectors, handymen, etc."

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This Might Be The Worst One Yet

This Might Be The Worst One Yet

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According to Simon, curating the account is pretty straightforward because by now the community around it has gotten big enough for him to receive a steady stream of content.

"Most of my posts come from other realtors in my DMs, but I also get submissions in my Discord, through The Broke Agent and in our real estate Facebook pages and groups," he explained. "Like I said above, most of the photos come from agents actually spotting these crazy fails in the field on showings, inspections, or open houses. We also have a series called #ThingsWeSeeAtShowings on The Broke Agent stories."

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Nah Nobody Will Notice

Nah Nobody Will Notice

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My Worst Nightmare

My Worst Nightmare

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When Your Stager Goes A Little Nuts With House Plants

When Your Stager Goes A Little Nuts With House Plants

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You couldn't find another person more suited to run the project. "Because I am a licensed realtor, I have developed a good eye for what is 'out of the ordinary' and what will perform well as a post," Simon said. "Also, I've been looking at and posting real estate content every day for 6 plus years so that helps with my judgment for what to post."

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"The best performing content on Real Estate Fails is toilet content and anything that's sexual. If it looks like a penis or is provocative in any way, the audience goes crazy for it."

Another successful ongoing theme is staging fails where people try to cover up eye sores or contracting issues. The keyword here is 'try'.

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The Most Insane Apartment Complex Of All Time?

The Most Insane Apartment Complex Of All Time?

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Simon constantly searches for ways to engage his followers. "The best way to [do it] on these posts is to say something in the caption like 'describe this like it's in a property description.' That way, agents can put their humorous twist on a housing feature and highlight it in a positive light like a realtor would do in their marketing."

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The man behind the show also highlighted that The Broke Agent has much more to offer; it's a full-on real estate media company with Podcasts (The Over Ask Podcast), blogs, YouTube videos, contributors, and more. "Our goal is to make real estate professionals laugh through the daily stress of the industry and also help improve their business with our marketing, consulting, and content platform."

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Light Mold

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i put the pan in panic
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

congratulations! you just got yourself a free houseplant! or dinner, if you’re feeling lucky

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The Things We See At Showings…

The Things We See At Showings…

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You Keeping This Or Updating?

You Keeping This Or Updating?

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May
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never know whether to up or downvote when something on these lists of bad stuff is actually cool.

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Thoughts On Photoshopping A Ferrari Into Your Listing Pics?

Thoughts On Photoshopping A Ferrari Into Your Listing Pics?

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Sky Render
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty sure that opinion is only unpopular with the tiny portion of the population that either owns or wants one. So-called "supercars" all look more like cartoon drawings of cars than real vehicles.

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Atero
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, with house prices at current levels, you might just have it in reality if you successfully downgrade to this house ;)

Marilyn Campbell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

looks like a demon car, it has a shadow where there should be none. i would stay away not because of a demon car but I know I can't afford to live in a neighborhood where anyone owns a Ferrari.

Sadie Lynn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Terrible idea, especially when you Photoshop the car to big so now the garage is way smaller than the car. That car is definitely not fitting into that garage lol.

P.A.B.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My thought: do a better job! It looks like my two year old collaborated with our sick goldfish. At least pretend that the tires are touching the ground!

Nicole Tomme
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Makes me think you should lower the asking price because obviously you can afford it.

Linda Riebel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A Volkswagen ad from the 1960s read, "Makes your house look bigger."

Zoe
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sportscars make your ... something else look bigger (or smaller??) 🤭

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Stay Off My Lawn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How to make a raggedy house look appealing on zillow? Oh I know, photoshop an ugly car in the driveway!

Dennis Mack
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess it makes the house seem more affordable... Unless it's in California....

A_Reddit_User
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not gonna lie they are ugly,they make to much noise,And gas prices have gone up(and from what ive heard this thing uses a LOT)

natalie cohen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you can afford the Ferrari is this really the house you’re looking for ?

Pamela Schramke
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They couldn't at least make it look a LITTLE natural? It looks like a cartoon Ferrari LMAO

Vicki Cunningham
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Marketing faux pas. If you can afford this car, you wouldn't be buying this house.

Amelia Earhart
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even if it looked real, everyone would know it's the realtor's car.

laura lee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"If you can afford a Ferrari, you can afford to buy this property"

Jb Dean
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would a Ferrari in the driveway, which obviously isn’t coming with the house, help for sale in anyway?🤔🤦🏻‍♀️

Marble2
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It seems like you spent the money on the wrong thing, or your debts are above the sky limit. They should do a better job next time

Jessica Julian
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen one of these up close...a very old man got out of it. Take that information for what it is...

AspieGirl88
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone else see that sidewalk? I’m betting there are hordes of ants there, just itching to infest the place! 😖

M Whee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Made ya look. Made everyone here look. Mission accomplished.

Ronni Cats
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just don’t think a red Ferrari goes with a ranch style house. Maybe a blue one? 🤣🤣🤣

Eva B
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not as if a taller/bigger car would fit in the garage..

Rin Sanitoe
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

no offense thought: with a Ferrari, you should have a better house

AlanandLeila Hoyt
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I prefer vans. The bigger the better. My dream vehicle is a 15 passenger or a small bus. I also have 4 young kids and we go on a lot of long trips.

Mya Lugar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I spent the renovation money on myself, honey. I hope that's okay. Oh, and the kids college fund, and , oh yeah..cashed in my life insurance.

Wendy Honn
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ferraris DEFINITELY belong in front of every middle-aged, suburban couples' home. 😁

Randy Volz
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Especially considering that the car probably cost close to, or as much as that house.

Klaatu Verrata (Cough)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I'm photoshopping a car in my drive, it's going to either be a cherry Aston Martin DB5 or an old rusted up hearse. I want to know that people who show up to look at my place are adventurous.

no_name
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Completely unnecessary. It's not like you get a ferrari free of charge with purchase of the house

Jenna Pummill
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Automatically I'm thinking "they can afford to pay closing costs"

Riley Quinn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As if anyone contemplating buying this tiny, brick box posing as a house would believe the Ferrari fits in. A Ford Pinto is believable.

LittleLiz
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do you want to make it seem like this person drives a Ferrari?

Sue Sanders
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No. If anything, it implies that you put more money into your car than into your house.

Tina M Mckinney
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're going to photo shop a Ferrari you should photoshop a mansion to go withit

Wendy Bryan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The car's owner is either just visiting or is living beyond their means. The house is cool, though the car is a distraction.

Judith Bourzutschky
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Owner blew it on the car, can't make the mortgage any more... can you live out of a Ferrari?

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J
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you could afford a Ferrari, you wouldn’t be living in a place like this.

Mike Loux
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It would look a little (but not much) more convincing if it didn't appear to float above the curb...

Mari Bryant
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In all fairness, nobody would expect the car with the house. It's just curb appeal. Lol

Cybele Spanjaard
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It should touch the driveway shouldn't it? It does. not enhance the house at all..

Shane S
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the grass is greener and the sky is fabricated. Should be illegal for real estate postings

Davo gifman
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a guy on social media that's really great at this, and if you word it right; kinda like a wish. You'll get great results; instead of crap like this. Also Ferrari's really? Do you want to be Magnum P.I. when you grow up?

Seabeast
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A floating Ferrari at that. The wheels aren't touching the driveway.

iBlank
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

certainly not making the house look better. Maybe they should've pasted in a donkey with a cart?

Peter Kelly
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a hard enough task getting vendors to move their cars off the path for photographs, without having to add invented versions!

Molly Block
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That house is wayyyy too low value to have a ferrari in the driveway. Maybe a Yugo would be better?

BG
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't insert any item which is worth more than what I'm trying to sell.

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What The Hell Is This A Pyramid?

What The Hell Is This A Pyramid?

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Angelar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, to leave this building you have to jump gracefully to your left?

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"Beautiful Balcony Looking Over The Palatial Entertaining Area"

"Beautiful Balcony Looking Over The Palatial Entertaining Area"

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Al Christensen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe this is the bathroom from the story a few days ago about the anti-masturbation family.

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What In The Fresh Hell Is This?

What In The Fresh Hell Is This?

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Carena Thompson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah yes, the sideways toilet. Sometimes you make it in the bowl, sometimes you hit the TP.

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“4th Bedroom”

“4th Bedroom”

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Julia Atkinson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a room. There's a bed in it. The car's been repossessed anyway, so what the heck

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Staging In Tampa...

Staging In Tampa...

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M O'Connell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I faked a bed in an empty bedroom with cardboard boxes and a couple of blankets. It's pretty common when occupants have already moved.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a stupid inclusion. It wasn't a real estate listing; it was the Texas freeze in February 2021, which caused catastrophic damage due to two main reasons: 1. TX houses are not built for such weather (including water pipe insulation) and 2. MOST OF THE STATE WAS DUMPED OFF THE POWER GRID SO THAT IT WOULDN'T FAIL WHICH WAS COMPLETELY AVOIDABLE IF THE TX LEADERSHIP HAD WINTERIZED THE GRID AS THEY WERE TOLD TO DO A FULL TEN YEARS BEFORE BECAUSE EXPERTS KNEW SOMETHING LIKE THIS WOULD HAPPEN EVENTUALLY.

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