agent inspections: SCIENCE 101 FOR REALTORS- CLASS IS IN SESSION - 09/22/10 12:52 PM
Today's lesson- Rust, or in the case of real estate, rusty pipes.
Rust is scientifically called oxidation, which occurs when oxygen comes in long-term contact with certain metals. Over time, the oxygen combines with the metal at an atomic level, forming a new compound called an oxide and weakening the bonds of the metal itself. If the base metal is iron or steel, the resulting rust is properly called iron oxide. Rusted aluminum would be called aluminum oxide, copper forms copper oxide and so on.
The main catalyst for the rusting process is dihydrogen oxide, (Formed from an extremely energetic chemical … (4 comments)
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agent inspections: How to Hand an Inspection Report to a Buyer Blindfolded - 03/19/10 03:11 PM
I was recently at a meeting with a large group of Realtors where the invited guest was an attorney. He spoke specifically about real estate agents and brokers responsibilities in conducting a reasonably competent and diligent visual inspection of a property. He spoke about the agent's professional duties in representing their clients and mentioned the importance of a physical inspection by a qualified home inspector.He covered the anxiety issues that agents have when inspectors come on the property and fears of agents' buyers walking away from potential sales. He said not to worry, once the report comes in, just hand the … (9 comments)
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