Open house horror stories from readers

Stealing food Some realtors may put out cookies and refreshments for any potential buyers who come through. But buyers shouldn't assume all food in the house is theirs to take. Ralph from Medford said that his wife had made a pot of 30 meatballs before a showing and, afterward, found that one was missing. 'Seems our showing got hungry and decided to pluck a meatball out of the sauce!' he said.
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Compiled by Carli Velocci, Boston.com Correspondent

Stealing food

Some realtors may put out cookies and refreshments for any potential buyers who come through. But buyers shouldn't assume all food in the house is theirs to take.

Ralph from Medford said that his wife had made a pot of 30 meatballs before a showing and, afterward, found that one was missing.

"Seems our showing got hungry and decided to pluck a meatball out of the sauce!" he said.