3,345,056
What exactly are they buyers nervous about?
Buying a home in general ... or buying a home that had a fire 20 years ago?
Here are some encouraging words. 36 years ago I got pregnant. It was a one-time event. My son is 37 today. Nothing bad happened from that one-time event. It is highly unlikely that will happen again - either another fire in that home, or me getting pregnant.
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Inna Ivchenko
Encino, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,416,038
One word. Inspection. I have bought, fixed and sold fire damaged homes. Checking the structure by a qualified inspector is like any other home.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Anita Clark
Warner Robins, GA
1,052,186
Someone needs a fire distinguisher! LOL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
2,684,009
Inspection.
Permits.
Fire Department records.
CLUE
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
4,571,967
Hmm. Is there an inspection contingency? A due diligence period? Nervous is a natural reaction for many buyers. Listen. Explain . Advise.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,061,632
what's the buyer worried about? That a house once afire, will once against be afire??
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,844,271
How ridiculous is that? 20 years? I'd be more worried if it was just rebuilt recently. Just be sure that the home inspector knows it's history before hand.
People make a big deal about it & it's totally unnecessary. You drive a car after a crash repair right?
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
1,153,794
They should be happy as the winner of this one. Imagine all of the homes that haven't experienced a fire. The odds are definitely in their favor not to have another fire if that's all they're nervous about.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
5,772,575
Wayne,
Once again, I agree with Michael Jacobs
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,781,143
Order Chinese take-out and enjoy it all....
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
1,502,998
Inspection and a fire extinguisher!
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
5,104,931
Solid inspection, get copies of permits for all work done. Find out cause of fire. Not sure why they'd be nervous... what are the odds of a house burning down twice? It's been 20 years, afterall and wasn't this disclosed before they bid on the property? Probably now a much "newer" home than others in the neighborhood.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
5,048,758
It's been quite a while but a thorough inspection should alleviate concerns.
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,712,676
Get an inspection.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
7,835,329
A professional home inspection should overcome their worries.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
4,434,127
Good luck.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
5,583,278
make sure you have a well-versed home inspector...and if there's a question about any facet of the home, have a specialty inspection performed on that facet....
I'd check with the building dept. in the town to see what was done for reconstruction.... they had to pull a permit and have it signed off....
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
44,891
if it was rebuilt not sure what the nerves are about but a home inspection will certainly help
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,319,419
Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl - good news, Buyer! The home is 're-build' so enjoy.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
4,272,548
It has been 20 years...
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
3,164,119
I actually would recomment a structural engineer inspection.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
6,392,929
Twenty years ago? What are their concerns?
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,390,427
I'm sure the embers have cooled by now.
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
3,986,258
Had to give reassuring words without knowing why they are nervous about
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,988,007
If the home was rebuilt it had to go through codes and the more updated requirements. The codes inspectors would have looked at everything with a fine tooth comb even more so than if it had been new construction. Tell the buyer to take a deep breath and look forward to his new home.
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
544,014
5,229,939
It's great that they know about it but, when a home is re-built after a fire, there are countless inspections before the home can be occupied again. Those inspections are done by both the insurance company and the city/county - at least in NC & SC.
As well, the sellers have been living there for 20 years - lightening strikes, grease fires, tipped over candles - those are all accidents or natural occurrences that bear little to no chance of ever occurring again.
They will also have their own inspections to allay their fears.
Good luck, Wayne & Jean Marie!
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,622,432
5,868,472
If it was rebuilt, it has updated wiring, so should not have that same issue again, especially after twenty years.
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
4,882,355
I would say no more risk then buying any other 20 year old house.
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
1,311,397
A fire extinguisher would be a great closing gift.
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
763,783
I'd ask them questions that would reassure them such as:
- Does the home fit your family's needs?
- Do you love the location and community?
- Could you find a better home at the price?
- Do you know that we can have any and all inspections prior to moving forward?
- Do you have any other questions or concerns?
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Wayne Zuhl
Cranford, NJ
4,800,082
3,071,489
Fred Griffin nailed this one!
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL