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Should you attend the appraisals/inspections???
My first few Real Estate transactions involved out of the country buyers who traveled in and out of the U.S. quite a bit.  I set up all of the inspections and appraisals. 
I met everyone at the home, had some small talk and once in awhile followed them around just to see what they were doing.  I tried to stay out of their way and never felt as though I was interfering with their job. 
 
 

 
Because I have been used to doing it that way, now even with buyers that can set up and show up- I still feel like I want to be there.  I have heard agents say it is a liability for us to be there.  I guess I really don't understand how supporting my buyers and showing interest in every bit of their transaction is a liability. 

I mean the guy doing the appraisal is taking his job and license just a serious as I do, so by me talking to him, would that really sway what monetary value he puts on the                                                house? Would he really sign his name to something "just trying  to help me out"?   
I have used the same few home inspectors also.  We are on ... more

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