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Check Your Shoes!

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Real Estate Appraiser with Residential Services: http://appraisalmo.com

I got an appraisal order this week, it was in East St Louis, Illinois. I went there this morning, for the field observation.

About half way through the walk thru I started noticing a smell. I began to walk around each room and wonder where it was coming from. The smell stayed with me regardless of where I walked the smell was just as strong. I wondered if I stepped on a doggie land mine outside. I got outside and still smelled it.

I got in the car and closed the doors and drove away, then I noticed a neighbor burning a tree stump. Of course, that was the smell, worried for nothing.

Greg Hampton
Re/Max Around The Mountains - Blue Ridge, GA
North Georgia Mountain Property,Blue Rid

I really didn't get the point on this one. Am I missing something?

Jun 12, 2008 02:34 PM
Sean Allen
International Financing Solutions - Fort Myers, FL
International Financing Solutions

Hey James,

At least it wasn't you which smelled. Also good thing you were not tracking that doggie land mine throughout the house.

Sean Allen

Jun 12, 2008 02:38 PM
Sonja Babic
Sonja Babic/PRIME Realty NC, LLC - New Bern, NC
New Bern NC, PRIME Realty NC, LLC

Sooooo what was smelling??? I am tired but it should not be this bad...

Jun 12, 2008 02:53 PM
Tammy Anderson
"The Gateway Home Team" of RE/MAX Alliance - Collinsville, IL
Owens, Broker/Owner

I get it.  I used to work in East St Louis on the River Boat. 

Jun 12, 2008 02:56 PM
Lizette Fitzpatrick
Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY
Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes

That's pretty funny! I'm always smelling some odors in houses that clients don't smell. I had one listing that always smelled like curry. I would open all the doors and let the air blow through the house before my buyer arrived. They did write an offer. LOL

Jun 12, 2008 02:57 PM
Jan Wood
None - Gallatin, TN

James:  I showed a home to a young couple a couple of weeks ago.  There was a foul odor in the home and we all smelled it as soon as we opened up the door.  The wife kept turning up her nose and making a face.  This sure turns buyers off.  I also informed the seller's agent so that, hopefully, he can get the situation corrected.

Jun 14, 2008 01:24 AM
Patrice Estess
PB APPRAISALS - Kerhonkson, NY

Wow, I'm glad it wasn't something you were dragging around the house on your feet and I'm glad the people's house didn't smell that strong!!

Jun 14, 2008 01:40 AM