Lighten the mood this Halloween week with a few not-so-spooky real estate jokes and POWER AGENT® lessons on courage, connection, and keeping business fun. 

We KNOW this year has felt like a bit of a rollercoaster ride through a haunted house, and not the funny ha-ha kind. The hang on by your nails kind. Between industry changes, shifting client expectations, and the usual ups and downs of business, even the most fearless agents have had moments that made them jump. 

But here’s what we also know: humor is one of the most powerful business tools you have. It lightens the load, connects you to people, and reminds you not to take every bump in the road so seriously. In fact, science backs it up — humor boosts creativity, improves resilience, and helps people recover from stress faster. 

And that’s part of what being a POWER AGENT® is all about — finding joy, courage, and community no matter what’s lurking around the next corner. 

So, grab your pumpkin spice latte (or your fourth cup of coffee, and maybe one of those little cartons of Milk Duds) — we don’t judge- and take a few minutes to laugh your way through these 13 not-so-spooky real estate jokes — complete with POWER AGENT® takeaways to help you turn giggles into growth.

One: Why don’t real estate agents ever get scared of ghosts?

Because they already deal with plenty of disappearing buyers. 

POWER AGENT® Takeaway: When buyers ghost you, don’t take it personally — keep prospecting and fill your pipeline with new opportunities. 

Two: What’s a haunted house’s least favorite day?

Inspection day. 

POWER AGENT® Takeaway: Even the spookiest deal can go sideways if you skip the details. Always inspect before you expect.

Three: Why did the vampire finally buy a house?

He was tired of living in the dark about interest rates. 

POWER AGENT® Takeaway: Educating your clients makes you their hero. Keep shining a light on market facts (and myths!).

Four: Why don’t witches ever list their own homes?

They can’t handle all the spell-checks in the MLS. 

POWER AGENT® Takeaway: A little marketing magic goes a long way — but professionalism is the real potion for success.

Five: What’s the difference between a zombie and a buyer in escrow?

Not much — both are just waiting for the final walkthrough. 

POWER AGENT® Takeaway: Stay in touch during the waiting game. A calm, informed buyer is a happy one (and more likely to refer you later). 

Six:  Why did the skeleton refuse to negotiate?

He didn’t have the stomach for it. 

POWER AGENT® Takeaway: Negotiation takes guts! The more you practice your dialogues, the stronger you become.

Seven: What do ghosts and expired listings have in common?

They both love to haunt agents who don’t follow up. 

POWER AGENT® Takeaway: Follow-up isn’t scary — it’s the key to resurrecting deals, reconnecting with clients, and creating Now business.

Eight: Why did the house go to therapy?

It had too many underlying issues. 

POWER AGENT® Takeaway: Don’t ignore red flags in a transaction. Fix what you can, disclose what you can’t, and protect your clients — and your sanity.

Nine: Why did the ghost refuse to buy the house on Elm Street?

Because it was already possessed. 

POWER AGENT® Takeaway: Buyers get spooked easily — keep your calm, stay factual, and guide them with confidence. 

Ten: What’s a real estate agent’s favorite Halloween costume?

A cash buyer. 

POWER AGENT® Takeaway: Always know your audience. Whether you’re working with FHA, VA, or cash — tailor your strategy to fit the client.

Eleven: What’s scarier than a haunted mansion?

A listing that’s been on the market 120 days with no price adjustment. 

POWER AGENT® Takeaway: Don’t be afraid of the tough pricing conversation — it’s the spell that brings dead listings back to life.

Twelve: Why did Frankenstein start investing in properties?

12. Because he wanted to stitch together a solid wealth portfolio

POWER AGENT® Takeaway: Building something for the future takes patience, persistence, and the right pieces — just like growing a thriving bank of investments.

Thirteen: What do you call a ghost who’s great at referrals?

A real boo-siness builder! 

POWER AGENT® Takeaway: Never underestimate the power of past clients. Stay in touch — and let your relationships haunt you (in the best way possible). 

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From Fright to Fuel 

Sure, there are plenty of things that can make a real estate agent’s hair stand on end right now. Tough markets, slow listings, ghosted buyers, and endless paperwork. But none of those things stand a chance against a POWER AGENT® who keeps their sense of humor and their sense of purpose. 

We chose humor for this article for a reason: laughter is leadership. It reminds you to breathe when things feel heavy, to find light when the path gets foggy, and to connect with people on a human level — not just a professional one. In a business built on relationships, laughter breaks down walls faster than any sales script ever could. 

Remember: fear feeds on uncertainty, but laughter feeds your courage. When you smile through the chaos, you show your clients — and yourself — what real professionalism looks like. Calm, capable, and full of heart. 

So, this Halloween week, give yourself permission to lighten up a little. Share a joke with your clients, tell a story that eases someone’s worry, or drop one of these punchlines at your next open house. Because the best kind of magic you can bring to your business… is the kind that makes people feel good. 

Keep smiling, keep serving, and keep showing the world that when it comes to real estate — you’re the treat, not the trick. 

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