Actually there was one time, working for an out of state investor, I pulled up to a vacant Detroit property that wasn't really vacant and by the looks of the "residents" I was not welcome. That one was over before it started.
Today, for the first time, I really wanted to walk away and tell my client to do the same but I've always believed in providing a thorough inspection and letting them decide. The first thing that caught my eye was the scribbled note on the front door. Asking the Realtor about it we both figured it was probably a disgruntled evicted previous owner. That's until I got in and walked into the kitchen. Water stains throughout, peeling floors, ceilings, walls, loose carpet, and peeling counter tops were a sure sign of moisture issues.
If you've read my blog Do You Turn On The Water you know why I never turn on water without a pressure test having been performed. Well the water was turned on, not by me, and the resulting waterfall was proof once again that you can't just turn on the water.
By this time my client was shaking his head and asking out loud "why even bother with the inspection?" Of course right then I knew things would not move forward but honestly I was a little relieved. Sure I was a little upset having booked an inspection only to have it stopped and NOT get paid. I supposed I could have asked for payment but I do have a report from my morning inspection to complete so....I guess I'll do that then go relax on the deck, pour a cold one, and enjoy the rest of the day.
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