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A word to the wise (Buyer):

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Real Estate Agent with Bridge Realty - Mankato

Realtors are professionals, and many of them have been around doing deals for many, many years.  They probably have an idea of which lenders, inspectors, appraisers, and closers in the area are solid and which you might want to think twice about using.

Take the time to get the advice of your Realtor when deciding about these things.  At least get your Realtor's opinion while your getting the opinions of your friends, neighbors, relatives and everyone else.

You may be glad you did.

Randy King
Prokore Inspections - Mankato, MN
Home. Enclosure. Code.

Jim, as a Mankato resident, homestretch instructor and inspector in the local real estate market, I think this is very good information. Great post!

Apr 14, 2009 04:38 AM
Jim Scheller
Bridge Realty - Mankato - Mankato, MN
ABR, SRS, e-Pro, GRI

Hello Randy!

Nice to make your acquaintance!  I had a deal that just fell through because my buyers went with a lender that is somewhat less than exemplary, if you know what I mean.   I wish I had been more aggressive about using one of my recommended lenders when the option came up, but they had already made a choice before they contacted me and didn't want to change horses in midstream.

Live and learn, I guess.

Thanks for writing.  How long have you been doing inspections?  Do you get many leads from the homestretch classes?  I got in touch with them not long ago to do some instruction as well.

Apr 14, 2009 05:19 AM