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The CRE Humor Jokes

Clear To Close (Terms And Conditions Apply)

ricklahkar
Jul 12
1 min read

Broker: “We’re clear to close Friday” Lender: “Cool, just need updated rent roll, SNDA, 8 estoppels, and a 2026 ALTA” Appraiser: “Value supports… if the roof is immortal” — me pricing TPO like I’m running Home Depot Prime 😵‍💫 Expectation: champagne at closing — Reality: escrow holdback the size of my commission 🍾

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