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RottenNeighbor this could be fun

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Sonja Babic/PRIME Realty NC, LLC 228835

Tree lined streets. White picket fences. Band practice next door till 3 a.m.? Definitely not what you had in mind when you bought your home!
RottenNeighbor.com is here to help. It's the first real estate search engine of its kind, helping you find troublesome neighbors before you sign the paperwork on your new house, condo or apartment. RottenNeighbor is the largest site anywhere in the world covering the neighbor space, and we're certain you'll agree that the value it offers is unmatched anywhere else!
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http://www.rottenneighbor.com/

Just something I came across and it might be if not helpful then fun for sure. Pease let me know what your experience is with this web site and would this be something to use and recommend to the clients.

Your North Carolina Broker

 Sonja Babic

252-617-0861

www.SonjaBabic.com

Benjamin Brown
Cornerstone - Logan, UT

I love this website not only does it show rotten neighbors but rad ones.  We don't have a lot of entries in my county but it is fun to check out what people say about eachother, ouch.

Dec 08, 2008 12:44 AM
Heather the Realtor Orlando, Lake Mary
LemonTree Realty - Orlando, FL
First Time Home Buyers, Bank Owned Homes

The site has been around for quite some time. The Today show featured it a year or so ago. Im not sure it ever fully caught on but it's an interesting site to visit.

Dec 08, 2008 12:44 AM
Matt Stigliano
Kimberly Howell Properties (210) 646-HOME - San Antonio, TX

Sonja - I've never used the site, but reading your post made me think...the concept is a good one, but like all things on the internet, it can be used in the wrong way.  What if you and your neighbor were having an innocent simple argument over something little and it was clear you weren't going to be lifelong friends, so your neighbor logs on and posts about how rotten you are.  What if they stretch the truth or even worse, outright lie.  Now you've got a reputation as a bad neighbor and you're not.  I just see this as an easy to abuse system.  Go online to any of the "rant" sites out there for products, companies, people, etc. and you will see a lot of hatred that I bet isn't fully deserved.  Some of it is, but not all of it, is my bet.

Dec 08, 2008 01:02 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

THis is so great!  I will be checking it out today and referring it to my clients! Thanks!

Dec 08, 2008 01:05 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Sonja,

I would shy away from this site. There is no liability for people posting malicious content and you could be in violation of Fair Housing by suggesting it. :)

Steve

Dec 08, 2008 01:11 AM
Sonja Babic
Sonja Babic/PRIME Realty NC, LLC - New Bern, NC
New Bern NC, PRIME Realty NC, LLC

Benjamin I didn't check myself out lol (scared)

Heather I just recently came across

Matt as everything online it is open to all kind of crazy ppl

Kristin thanks for stopping by have fun with it.

Dec 08, 2008 01:21 AM
Sonja Babic
Sonja Babic/PRIME Realty NC, LLC - New Bern, NC
New Bern NC, PRIME Realty NC, LLC

Thanks Steve that is kind of feedback I was hoping to get.

Dec 08, 2008 01:22 AM
Matt Stigliano
Kimberly Howell Properties (210) 646-HOME - San Antonio, TX

Steve - Good point!  In fact I think I actually heard something similar relating to a specific site before, wish I could remember what site it was, but it was along the same lines...because the content couldn't be controlled, the recommendation of the site, could put you in a bad spot.

Dec 08, 2008 05:52 AM
Obeoman Glade Jones
www.obeo.com - Salt Lake City, UT

 

Sonja,

 

...whew...I live in a pretty good neighborhood...

 

Steve

Dec 08, 2008 01:13 PM