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Sharon Altier, Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR (Coldwell Banker Realty)

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Michael Setunsky
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Sharon Altier, SFR It's time to discuss this with an attorney.

May 17, 2015 11:48 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
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It sounds like misrepresentation to me and if you can find out who they called to come and do the cover up the buyer may have a good case. It sounds like it will be expensive to repair and they may need to see an attorney.

May 17, 2015 01:02 PM
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Beatrice Briseno
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Beatrice M. Briseno, GRI, CDPE, San Antonio, TX

I would recommend the buyer get legal advice.

May 17, 2015 11:59 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
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I would have them speak to an attorney.

Dec 15, 2018 09:33 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
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Setunsky nailed this one

Dec 16, 2017 06:44 AM
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Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
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Walk

May 19, 2015 10:46 AM
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John Meussner
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I'd file suit against them.  There's no room for non-disclosure or hiding things when selling a home.

May 18, 2015 04:25 AM
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Michael Jacobs
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Hi Sharon - based on what you have presented, I would suggest the client contact an attorney for legal counsel.  Hopefully, there is documentation regarding conversations and any disclosures made by the seller and the listing agent.   

May 18, 2015 03:20 AM
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Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
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You could take the seller to court.  But I would have your broker mail a certified letter stating the repair cost for all the items the buyer had to fix when moving in.  If he does not comply with the letter with paying the buyer.  It maybe good for the buyer to consult with a Real Estate law attorney and see if they have a case.

May 18, 2015 01:25 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
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If this home were sold as a foreclosure, what would you do?

How about, if this home was sold as 'non resisdent' owner? What would you do?

If home was sold "As-Is" with right to inspect, what would you do?

Since the owner DID attempt to conceal the condition of the home,  which much different than the three previous situations, the buyer should weight their cost to determine the extent of risk, then send the seller an attorney drafted letter requesting a specific compensation amount.  For a couple hundred dollars, the buyer may be able to shake the past owner enough to be compensated.

And if the listing agent was aware, the buyer should consider adding a little mortivation to the listing agents need to get this wrapped up quickly.

May 17, 2015 10:02 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
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Depends on state laws on how disclosure or lack thereof is handled. I would recommend to my client that they cancel the contract.

May 17, 2015 09:16 PM