Stolen Windows – Copper Intact

As part of our service to our clients, we routinely conduct site inspections on our listings.  This is done for security purposes, of course, but we also conduct maintenance on the properties as needed.

During the warm months we are at the properties more often that we would be during the winter as we are responsible for the lawn care.

 The last inspection of the problem property was last Thursday.  This morning I received a call from our field guy that he needed to cease cutting lawns for a few hours and board up some windows and a door on one of the houses.

Apparently, the rear door was kicked in and about 50% of the vinyl replacement windows had been de-installed.  Some were still in the house near the rear door.

This raises two points:

  1. Thieves are getting smarter.  Windows are worth more than scrap copper.
  2. The neighbors are idiots.  Why wouldn't someone, anyone, call the number on the for sale sign in front when they saw this?

One of the neighbors told Andy that there have been people over there "working" every evening for the last 3 days.  Are you kidding me?  That wasn't a contractor !!!!  Anybody know a window contractor or any contractor for that matter who doesn't show up with  a TRUCK???

This reminds me of a scene in a movie called Lord of War where Nicholas Cage sits handcuffed to a milk crate overnight watching locals strip his cargo plane down to the frame.

Windows.  Get Your Windows.  Any Size, Slightly Used.

Yep.  One of the fun parts of REO is that every day is interesting and different.

Now I need to go change MLS to identify that the property has a brand new, alternative, cooling system.  It will probably include a price reduction too.

 
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7 Comments on Stolen Windows – Copper Intact

Geez it never ends with you does it Rich? I feel for you, I hope your stress level is OK.

Have a cold one on me.

07/20/2007 12:45 PM by Jay McGillicuddy~Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty)


Alternative cooling! Don't forget to mention the energy efficiency of that new cooling system!

Lisa Hill

07/20/2007 01:43 PM by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach REALTOR®) (Adams Cameron and Company)


Jay, Rich took a break and took the little one to the pool. It has been one of those weeks.

07/20/2007 01:43 PM by Melissa Kruse (Gryphon )


Hopefully the outdoor wildlife will not relocate indoors due to E-Z access provided by theives!  I guess I won't point out the nice, newer vinyl windows in our ads anymore. Why tip them off?

07/20/2007 07:10 PM by Melissa Schnieders (RE/MAX Pinnacle)


Rich, I am serious. I would love to come work with you for a year. The experience would be priceless.

07/20/2007 07:33 PM by John Evarts (Classic Property Management of Santa Clarita)


Rich,

It's Friday night.  Go have a beer...or two...maybe three...

Fran

07/20/2007 07:45 PM by Fran Gatti - Crescent City CA Real Estate (RE/MAX Coastal Redwoods)


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