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Yes I know that house down the street sold for Just $38,000
My buyer was very near demanding why the house we were looking at was $99,900 when the house down the road was so much cheaper.
Apples and Oranges I told him.
"What do you mean?" he asked.
The house down the road was built in 1910.  Needed a complete remodel job.  Had a rock foundation and that is just the start of it.
The house we are looking at was built in 1973.  Block foundation, all the appliances, newer roof and siding.  Carpet is like new and the walls are not all banged up.
"How do you know what was wrong with that other house?" he asked so sternly.
"BECAUSE...The buyers were MY clients.  Now we can debate the issues or find you a home...
If you are going to ask for help buying a home using a Realtor...make sure they know what they are talking about and then LISTEN TO THE ADVICE THEY GIVE YOU!!!

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