I hear this statement more often then not from Realtors when a defect is found in the home.
" Do not worry about it we will get a estimate and then ask the home owner for a credit at closing "
Well I know one Realtor that will never make that statement.
Two months ago I found that a baffle was missing in a septic tank, I also found that the outlet pipe had sediment in it. So I told my client that the system was to functioning properly and need a outlet tee and further evaluation.
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The Realtor said she would get estimates on the repairs and would ask for a credit at closing. I then explained to my client that I could not open the inlet side of the inspection port since there is a large tree root over the top. I could not cut the root with out permission from the home owner.
Well with out further evaluation the Realtor got two price quote for replacement of the baffle on the outlet side only. The price was 1800.00. and did get there credit of 1800.00 at closing
Well I got a call from the client stating that they had to have both baffles replaced to the tune of 3600.00.After the baffles where installed and the system was up and running. The client informed me that the septic installer found the the Fields are not working 100% due to all the sediment that had gone thought the system prior to repairs. Now they are looking at 15000.00 for Fields to have repairs.
Guess who is being sued to the sum of 25K not me.
Never ever take a credit always insist on the repair being done before purchase.
www.FairfieldCountyHomeInspection.com
www.connecticutsepticinspection.com
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