When Greedy Realtors Overplay Their Hand: A Petty Revenge Homebuying Story
Picture this: You’ve found your dream (albeit slightly decrepit) farmhouse after years on the market. The paperwork is nearly done, the anticipation is building, and you’re already planning which wall gets the “Live, Laugh, Love” sign. Then, out of nowhere, your estate agent claims a mysterious new buyer has appeared—offering £30,000 more than your bid. But wait! If you just cough up £5,000 above that, the house is yours.
If your scam-sense is tingling, you’re not alone. This is precisely the trap Redditor u/UncleHeavy describes in a post that’s become a r/pettyrevenge classic, racking up thousands of upvotes and a chorus of “well played!” from the community. But what happened next? Let’s just say, sometimes, the best revenge is knowing when to walk away—and letting karma (and a little honesty) do the rest.