SAVING A DEAL

You just never know.  Some homes look gorgeous and, as a realtor, you figure "this one will pass inspection for sure".  Such was the case for me this week.  My buyer made an offer, it was accepted & we proceeded to get the home inspected, per the contract.  Regrettably, the inspection revealed "evidence of water intrusion" & the inspector said he couldn't determine the source of the leak.  He added that, where there is water, there is mold!  Now I'm dealing with a concerned first time homebuyer and a deal very much in jeopardy.  So you can guess what I was doing this afternoon--yes, waiting for the inspector's written repair estimate, speaking with the list agent, e-mailing the inspection report, estimate & contract addendum with the buyer's new terms, etc. 

But that's the job, right?  I just wish the public realized that realtors don't just show up at the closing for the commission.  The good ones are working the deals from start to finish. 

 

4 Comments on SAVING A DEAL

All in a good day's work! Good luck, I hope that things work out for the buyer. It sounds tough.

02/22/2008 05:59 PM by Zen Ziejewski (Prudential California Realty)

A lot goes into buying and selling a house from all sides.  For every easy deal there are two tough ones

02/22/2008 06:03 PM by Clint Haynes (Peoples Home Equity, Inc.)

Dalia, Goodluck with your outcome... first time homebuyers can bolt and run at the least little thing, its a HUGE investment and commitment for them..  sometimes it looks like their whole life savings will go into that house and mold is NOT a least little thing.  Hang in there!!

02/22/2008 06:04 PM by Gail Tassey (Keller Williams Realty)

The deal has been saved!! Hurray!  The price was reduced by $15,000.  Smart seller...she realized the gravity of this situation & knew she'd have to update her sellers' disclosure statement & deal with this problem with any subsequent buyer.  My buyer is pleased as well, b/c she really loves that house & realizes that she can take care of the problems.  Thanks everyone for your supporting comments...love that rain!

02/25/2008 09:05 AM by DALIA KIBBY (KEYES COMPANY)

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