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Parting Shots for Friday...

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Home Inspector with Complete Home Inspections, Inc. TN Lic#050

Parting Shots for Friday...
As I said in a post the other day, I have been in the home inspection business for years and nothing really rattles my cage or surprises me. But there are things that make me want to burst out laughing and scratch my head and wonder, Why?

Maybe they... Nah! no one can be that obtuse can they? <sigh> All in a days work I reckon...

Goofy Home inspection stuff...

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Complete Home Inspections, Brentwood TN 615.661.0297
 

Comments(30)

Cindy Marchant
Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN
"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

...and they knew you were coming to inspect the home...how do you forget about something like that??

Jun 24, 2011 01:09 PM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

That pretty much takes the cake for me as far as Handy Man Fixer Uppers are concerned.

Jun 24, 2011 01:33 PM
Al Raymondi
Ocean View Realty Group in Ormond By The Sea Florida - Ormond Beach, FL
Ormond By The Sea Florida - Home and Condo Sales

That is a classic Michael.  I guess MacGyver once lived there.

Jun 24, 2011 01:59 PM
Jay Lloyd
Cape Coral Florida - Cape Coral, FL
Allpro Home Inspection

Hi Michael, gotta love duct tape, handiman's secret weapon. What an absolute mess!

Jun 24, 2011 02:05 PM
Franklin & Brentwood, TN Homes Mike Nastri
Keller Williams Realty - Franklin, TN
It matters to us as much as it matters to you.

That is just a thing of beauty, a work of art.  I think it should be in the Smithsonian.

Jun 24, 2011 02:59 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Michael,

I wonder if the sellers are embarrassed with this photo in the report!! This is hysterical on one hand but pathetic on another!!

Jun 24, 2011 03:01 PM
Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

Good evening Michael.

I think that would even make me laugh!

Jun 24, 2011 03:32 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Well there's ducttape, elelectrical tape, and maybe some scotch tape as well, but the extra hose is a mystery.

Jun 24, 2011 03:49 PM
Karen Baker
Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty - Sunset Beach, NC
Professional Help with Rapid Responses...

Micael ~ Seriously a very sad looking plumbing job ~ Is that duct tape under there?

Jun 24, 2011 04:10 PM
DeeDee Riley
Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA
Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas
Oh my Michael! Are they serious and how can that not be leaking all over under there?!
Jun 24, 2011 04:40 PM
Kenneth Cole
Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY
NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

But you have to give the owner an "E" for effort.

Jun 25, 2011 01:26 AM
James Quarello
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT
Connecticut Home Inspector

Duct tape, the other caulk :) I wouldn't even call that creative, it's just plain dumb.

Jun 25, 2011 01:28 AM
Jim Palmer
Chipola Realty - Chipley Office (850) 638-2777 - Sunny Hills, FL
Washington County, Florida

I quess they were sold out of PVC cement on that day.

Brilliant!!

Jun 25, 2011 02:41 AM
Peter Schattenfield
Turning Point Estate Services LLC - Wilton, CT
Estate Dissolution and Preparation (203)388-8092 CT.

Michael, Duct tape fix EVERYTHING.

Jun 25, 2011 04:00 AM
Donald Hester
NCW Home Inspections, LLC - Wenatchee, WA
NCW Home Inspections, LLC

Michael,

What makes that totally wrong was there was no "Baling" wire to complete the project. Other than that it was perfect ; )

Jun 25, 2011 04:39 AM
Chris Smith
Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage - New Tecumseth, ON
South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Esta

I have seen many uses for duct tape, and can laugh at this one, Michael, but electrical tape?

Jun 25, 2011 04:51 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Michael-Duct tape is VERY versatile but that takes the cake.  Pretty scary stuff out there in homes these days.

Jun 25, 2011 09:56 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Michael, I'm thinking it would have been much cheaper and take less time to do it right...I never understand why people will work soooo hard at a bad idea.

Jun 25, 2011 01:27 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Another very good reason for a home inspecition!

Life is better when there are flowers to photograph!

Jun 26, 2011 03:16 AM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and morning you Michael

Michael,
with that there Duck Tape on the pips, sure looks like some from up here did the work. A lot of folks up here use Duck Tape to fix their shoes, pants, they even use it to cover up rust holes of their vehicle.

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Jun 28, 2011 07:32 PM