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He Does Not Bite

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Real Estate Agent with 410-935-5844 Office 634480

He Does Not Bite

I did not know that the house had a dog, until I got to the front door for my scheduled showing and saw a little note.

It stated that the dog was friendly, did not bite and they would appreciate if we would keep him locked in the laundry room.

  • If the dog is so friendly, then why didn't you let us know about him when we called to make the appointment?

 

  • If the dog is so friendly, then why didn't you take him with you when people were looking at your house on a Sunday afternoon?

 

  • If the dog is so friendly, then why is he locked up in the laundry room?

 

  • If the dog is so friendly, then why did he start growling at me and my client as we opened the laundry room?  Were we not supposed to look in the laundry room?

 

In addition to the house not living up to anything close to the listing agent's description, to the house being booby trapped with curtains which fell from doors as we tried to open them, to the house having junk in the way of opening most doors, and to the house being overpriced by $75,000, the growling animal makes it very clear as to why your home has been on the market for over 15 months.

I would appreciate it if you would take your dump off of the market and stop subjecting real buyers to your fantasy world of grandeur.

 

Jason Channell
Diadem Property Inspections - Serving Southeast Michigan - Troy, MI
The House Sleuth

One of those days, huh?

I love dogs, but never in a situation like that.

Sep 26, 2010 12:52 PM
Bob & Carolin Benjamin
Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ
East Phoenix Arizona Homes

We want all dogs put when we show homes -- those "friendly " dogs may become territorial and bite if they do not like the people. Our 2 cents.

Sep 26, 2010 01:37 PM
Ron Trzcinski, 410-935-5844
410-935-5844 Office - Cockeysville, MD

Jason,

I had a strong inclination that this house was not right for my client before going, but sometimes they just need to see for themselves.  I like dogs myself, but the owner should realize that this is not the case with all Buyers and the owner should have a better understanding of their own pet, which is apparently not always friendly.

Sep 27, 2010 06:28 AM
Ron Trzcinski, 410-935-5844
410-935-5844 Office - Cockeysville, MD

My client was startled by the dog when she opened the laundry room door, which may have made it growl, but she should not have been put into that situation, nor should the dog have been, in the first place.

Sep 27, 2010 06:32 AM
Karen Krzniak
Zenith Realty - Towson, MD

Ron,

The agent for this seller should let them know that it is not a good idea to have the dog around for showings.

Oct 04, 2010 05:54 AM