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deal killers: Checklist - What to Look for BEFORE the Home Inspection - 04/06/09 10:06 PM
Since many deals seem to be falling through before getting to closing, I thought I would offer a quick checklist of items that Realtors can use to "pre-inspect" the home during their showings or pre-bid walkthroughs.
This is not to suggest that Realtors suddenly start doing the job of inspectors (hey - I LIKE my job!) but it IS a way for you to begin to set your clients expectations for a home before the inspection...and even before submitting a bid!
The following is not a complete or exhaustive list, but does give you a pretty good starting point for potential problems … (5 comments)

deal killers: Using the Disclosure to Set Pre-Inspection Expectations - 03/28/09 06:53 PM
It takes an experienced inspector, skilled in communication to help educate a buyer about their home, taking care to address their concerns, and helping them understand that every ungrounded outlet is not a screaming death trap waiting to strike.
And, it takes a skilled and professional agent to help manage their client's expectations before the bid is accepted.
With that in mind, I am offering some strategies that help you:
Troubleshoot the home before the inspection, and even before the bid Set buyer expectations, and pre-educate them Understand the dreaded "Deal Killer" inspector and deal killing buyer and how to handle … (4 comments)

 
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