Home Inspector Gone Wild - 09/18/09 10:19 AM
I represent a seller who's home recently went under contract. The sales agreement is contingent upon a satisfactory home inspection, a common stipulation.
The report was sent to me via e-mail. Usually the repair list is summarized within the report and I can print a one or two page summary that addresses the primary issues/repairs. Unfortunately, the report was lengthy and I couldn't find the summary. To save myself time and eyestrain, I hit the print button on my computer so I could carry the report with me for later review.
Since the house was 35 years old, the seller and I expected there would … (8 comments)

The Pre-Closing Dance...Tango, Waltz, or Hustle? - 09/04/09 07:19 PM
Last week in preparation for several closings, I coined a phrase "the real estate dance" because of all the last minute hurdles, struggles, and documents that MUST be obtained mere moments before closing.
If a closing goes smoothly, happens as scheduled, without any glitches, (impeccably choreographed) then everyone from the lender, appraiser, attorney, inspectors, Realtor, AND the buyer has performed their duties as expected.
If a closing is delayed, someone failed to do their job. It's frustrating, yet humorous to watch the finger-pointing begin when there is a delay.
As a real estate professional, I've taken my "dance lessons" and know each step by heart. … (6 comments)

 
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Pat Starnes, Realtor and waterfront specialist in Brandon, MS, writes about activities and housing news of interest surrounding the Jackson metro area.

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