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But My Realtor Said The House Was In Great Shape

By Nick T Pappas

Real Estate Agent with Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL

February 09, 2011 03:52 PM

But My Realtor Said The House Was In Great Shape

While driving the back roads to show property today, I came across this sad sight. The first thought that came to my mind was that moment and conversation that always takes place between a client and an agent...at least it seems to with me. That moment when the client asks; "so what do you think of this house...do you think it's in good shape"? Sometimes I'm tempted to give my true appraisal of the homes condition, but the first words out of my mouth are "I'm not a home inspector". I might then give the client a very superficial assessment, but always end it with; "I'm not a home inspector". I'm sure we all know better than to cross that line and when asked that question I always think of homes like this and the client saying; But My Realtor Said The House Was In Great Shape

But My Realtor Said The House Was In Great Shape

Your Realtor may state his/her opinion, but that's all it is. Buyers and sellers alike need the services of qualified home inspectors...best money you'll ever spend when considering the purchase of a new or existing home.

Nick T Pappas

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Chandler Real Estate Liz Harris, MBA

Liz Harris Realty - Chandler, AZ

#ChandlerRealEstateAgent

Think that one will qualify for FHA? Does it have a stove? Thanks for sharing, Nick!

Feb 09, 2011 03:54 PM

Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate

Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL

Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Today a Real Estate Agent told me the house was a "Tear Down". She was absolutely correct. But that is a rare exception. Unless the house looks like your photo above, Nick, we should hold our tongues.

Feb 09, 2011 03:57 PM

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL

Florida Space Coast Homes

I am with you Nick...I can not stress enough to my clients...that even if a house looks good to me we need a professional inspector to tell us the real scoop.

Feb 09, 2011 04:08 PM

Samantha Davault

Alexander Chandler Realty - Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth, TX

Nick, this one looks like a crack house I once had listed. I always advise them to get a home inspection. It is ultra important.

Feb 09, 2011 04:09 PM

Margo Currie

Exit 1 Stop Realty - Saint Augustine Beach, FL

I use the "not a home inspector" line frequently. I frequently have out of town customers who rely on my assessment of a property. I take tons of pictures and just state the facts.

Feb 09, 2011 04:21 PM

Art Hademan

Century 21 Real Estate Center - Mount Vernon, WA

It may look good to me but I'm not buying the place.

Guess that's why we show homes to buyers, huh?!

Feb 09, 2011 04:27 PM

John Michailidis

Real Property Management of Sarasota & Manatee - Sarasota, FL

Real Property Management of Sarasota & M

Nick, I want to thank you so much for featuring my listing in your blog post . . . thanks! ;-)

Feb 09, 2011 04:54 PM

Kaera Mims

Liz Moore & Associates - Fort Monroe, VA

Associate Broker, e-PRO, REALTOR; Hampton, Newport News, York Co.

Wow, is that property actually on the market? You are so right, we definitely have to watch what we say - people will use anything against us!

Feb 09, 2011 06:36 PM

Maureen Fukumoto

Help-U-Sell Realty Pro - Mililani, HI

Maureen

What a difference from the Rainbow Landing listing you posted. Aren't you glad this isn't your listing?

Feb 09, 2011 07:14 PM

Ellen Caruso

Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Nick, very true what we see on the surface does not account for the total picture for sure.

Feb 09, 2011 10:42 PM

Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON

Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Great advice Nick and especially for this house!! We go as far as even having a clause in our offer that states that we are not engineers, home inspectors, accountants etc...... Wonder about the story behind this err, palace!?

Feb 10, 2011 12:38 AM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Liz-no FHA here...if there is a stove...I'd like to see it.

Fred-we can speak amongst ourselves...but that's the line.

Jeffrey-just had that very conversation today.

Samantha-just wondering if you ever sold that house and how difficult it was.

Margo-same here.

Art-preaching to the choir.

Hey John-anything I can do to help...and I haven't received any sort of monetary appreciation from you yet...what's up with that???

Kaera-there were no signs up so I don't really know. You are so right...whenever something goes wrong, the real estate agent is usually in the direct line of fire.

Maureen-thanks for stopping by Rainbow Landing and yes I'm very happy this is not mine.

Al & Peggy-we have a similar clause built into our contracts where the clients have to sign off that they have not relied on the advice of a real estate agent regarding, structural conditions,electrical heating, plumbing, and much more. Don't know the story...it's out in the country with very few houses around.

Feb 10, 2011 07:11 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Nick...a little paint and you can flip this house easily. OH Yea...the paint should be applied with a Bull Dozer!

Feb 10, 2011 07:32 AM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

William-you've got that right...the Bull Dozer part of it anyway.

Feb 10, 2011 08:26 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

And I'm quite certain in the MLS description it said, "Cozy cottage. Needs a little TLC....." I'm adamant about my buyers having a professional home inspection. If they decline, I make them put it in writing that I recommended it and they chose not to have one.

Feb 10, 2011 10:00 AM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Nick, A little caulking and paint, this could be a cute little - fire hazard, It looks the first home I owned.

Feb 10, 2011 10:11 AM

Ted Tyrrell

RE/MAXCamosun (Chatterton) - Victoria, BC

Selling Homes in Beautiful Victoria

Nick, well, at least it is air conditioned, isn't it?

Feb 10, 2011 01:16 PM

Debbie Walsh

SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY

Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

I have to laugh...I was going to write what Craig wrote. LOL

Feb 11, 2011 11:23 AM

Adrian Willanger

206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA

Profit from my two decades of experience

Nick~pretty funny comments, real good advise, I don't know how many times I've said the exact same thing when asked that question. Best.

Mar 14, 2011 01:11 PM

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