Dear real estate agents, buyers, and tenants, your life is not as boring as you think it is. It’s actually so exciting that Hollywood producers are making movies out of it! Believe it or not, there are many films out there that tackle the real estate industry. And each one has a lesson to share that should be really helpful when dealing with properties.
So grab your pop corn, sit back and relax. Make sure to binge watch these awesome real estate movies!
1. The Big Short (2015), Adam McKay
This highly acclaimed movie recently won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. This movie based on a non-fiction book, the movie tackles the financial crisis of 2007 to 2008 that was triggered by the United States housing bubble. Four peopled predicted the collapse of the housing bubble and decide to take down the big banks who failed to good foresight.
What we learned: Strike while the iron is hot. But make sure to do it with enough wits and smarts.
2. Margin Call (2011), J.C. Chandor
Inspired by a true story, Margin Call follows the story of the members of a Wall Street investment firm during the initial stage of the recession of 2007 to 2008. Lead by an all-star cast like Kevin Spacey, Stanley Tucci, Zachary Quinto, and Jeremy Irons, this movie makes sure that even newbies in the world of real estate will have an idea on what’s going on.
What we learned: The economy and the real estate market are two sides of a coin. When the other one goes down the other will follow too.
3. Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), James Foley
Dubbed as one of the best films of all time, Glengarry Glen Ross is set to a cutthroat and masculine world of real estate. Alec Bladwin’s Blake motivates his roaster of salesmen by holding a monthly contest with prizes such as, “First prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you’re fired.” After engaging to a tactic-filled day, the agents went to their office the next day to find their leads stolen, a situation that definitely affected everyone in the movie.
What we learned: The world of real estate can be really dirty sometimes. Always remember to keep the competition friendly with other agents.
4. Pacific Heights (1990), John Schlesinger
Couple Patty (Melanie Grifith) and Drake (Matthew Modine) buys their dream house and decides the first floor to Carter Hayes (Micheal Keaton). Little did they know Hayes is planning on swindle them out of their real estate. The couple fights back.
What we learned: For landlords out there: make sure that your future tenants are reliable and won’t pull off these tactics that Keaton unleashed in this film.
5. The Money Pit (1986), Richard Benjamin
This screwball comedy will definitely tickle your funny bone. When Anna’s (Shelley Long) ex husband decides to throw her and her current partner, Walter (Tom Hanks) out of his New York apartment, it’s up to them to find the perfect house for them right away. They managed to secure a property outside the city in an incredibly low price. The couple later on finds out why the house costs so low thanks to the damaged goods that they found.
What we learned: Just because the house costs so low doesn’t mean that it’s a good deal. Make sure that the house that you will buy is in tip top shape, to avoid mishaps and ruining your relationships. Read this article to find out which house is worth your money.
6. The Breakup (2006), Peyton Reed
All hell breaks loose when long time couple Brooke (Jennifer Aniston) and Gary (Vince Vaughn) decides to breakup. Everything is perfectly fine except none of them is willing to move out of their shared condominium. The only solution left is to become hostile roommates to each other.
What we learned: It’s hard to let go of the property that you have built (probably even harder than breaking up with someone). Make sure to talk to your former partner cordially and to see on how you can resolve things like actual adults.
Spare a weekend watching these real estate classics!
