When Your Listing Comes With a Boulder-Sized Surprise

In real estate, you never quite know what you’re going to uncover when prepping a property for market. Maybe it’s shag carpet under three layers of linoleum. Maybe it’s a retro wallpaper pattern that makes you question humanity’s design choices.

And sometimes… it’s a giant boulder sitting under the front porch. 🪨

Yes, you read that right.

While tackling some overgrowth at one of our current projects, we started trimming, clearing, and pulling ivy — only to discover what looked like the set piece from The Flintstones. A full-on, house-sized rock. The kind of thing you usually only see in a landscaping magazine spread or blocking Indiana Jones from his escape.

The “Boulder Problem” (Pun Intended)

Now, if you’re a listing agent, this is the kind of curveball that can make your stomach drop. Do you…

• Market it as a “unique natural feature”?

• Call in heavy equipment and brace for the bill?

• Encourage buyers to see it as a “rock-solid foundation”? (Sorry, we couldn’t resist.)

  
  

Either way, this isn’t exactly the kind of “bonus feature” you hope to discover right before photos go live.

Why It Didn’t Derail Us

Here’s the thing: surprises like this don’t slow us down. Thanks to our No Change Order Guarantee, we absorb these kinds of hiccups without passing unexpected costs onto the client.

That means no panicked phone calls. No scary invoices. No explaining to sellers that their porch now requires a boulder removal line item.

We take care of it — end of story.

Why This Matters for Agents

As agents, your job is already a balancing act of managing expectations, timelines, and client emotions.

The last thing you need is a project partner who calls mid-reno and says:

“Hey, so… there’s a boulder. That’s gonna be extra.”

Working with a team that guarantees against those surprises? That’s one less thing weighing you down.

(Or in this case, one less giant rock on your shoulders.)

Final Takeaway

Every listing has its quirks. Some are charming, some are challenging, and some are, well… massive and made of granite.

But with the right team, even the biggest surprises get handled seamlessly — so you can focus on what you do best: selling homes.

👉 What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever found during listing prep? Drop it in the comments — we’d love to hear your stories!