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Rainmaker
784,786
The Woodland Team of Texas
The Woodland Companies - Austin, TX
Land Specialists

Get a contractor to go through and fix everything ahead of them.

Nov 22, 2018 11:50 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,117
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I let them know it's their chance to get to know that home through the eyes of a professional and objective third party and I ask what concerns they have about the house(if any).  In California our purchase agreement states properties are sold in "as is" condition so I explain what that means.  

Aug 22, 2015 02:55 AM
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1,452,819
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Seller vacate the premises.  Buyer show up and be prepared to listen, write notes if needed and if, at the end of the inspection you still have questions, ASK THEM.

Aug 21, 2015 11:38 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Michael Thornton Let the inspector do their job and ask questions when the inspector goes over his/her findings when the inspection is finished.

Aug 21, 2015 11:14 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

pay attention and listen....ask questions that come to mind as you walk through the home....

Aug 21, 2015 11:07 PM
Rainmaker
1,661,936
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Ask them all the questions you want.  

Aug 21, 2015 10:31 PM
Rainmaker
699,277
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Tell them when it is, recommend they be present.  End of conversation.

Aug 21, 2015 10:22 PM
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6,393,179
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Let them buyer know that it is a "Used" home and dont expect the seller to provide a "New" home to them at this price.

May 26, 2018 09:16 PM
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3,164,294
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I tell buyers to get there toward the end of the inspection and stay out of the way and that inspector will show them anything he thinks he can cover better verbally at the end and that if there is something they specifically want looked at to give me that request in writing prior to ordering the inspection.

I tell sellers to clean, make sure panel box, water heater and attic are all accessible to get the heck out of there.

Aug 22, 2015 11:03 AM
Rainer
67,369
Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
A Tradition Of [Excellence, Trust & Service]

Absolutley!  I do not want the buyer to add everything on the inspectors list. I inform the buyer to select the top 4 repairs.  Seller's I just tell them do not freak out!

Aug 22, 2015 10:47 AM
Rainmaker
763,883
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I explain to both a buyer and a seller that the 2 biggest reasons homes fall out of escrow are the loan and home inspection.  The are informed that we don't have a deal until the conditions of the home are agreed upon and that they need to be reasonable.  I consider myself a deal maker and not a deal breaker so I try to stick to the essentials when it comes to the repair request.

Aug 22, 2015 08:17 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Without a doubt...Most have no idea of what to expct.

Aug 22, 2015 08:17 AM
Rainmaker
2,486,205
Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

I tell them to feel free to ask questions.

Aug 22, 2015 12:58 AM
Rainer
61,641
Renee Paray
Coldwell Banker Realty - Blue Bell, PA
REALTOR

I tell them to be prepared. Bring a notebook and don't be afraid to ask questions. Follow up with the inspector later on any questions your have regarding the report. 

Aug 22, 2015 12:06 AM
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2,178,553
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Don't worry about the minor stuff.  We are looking for health, safety and high expense concerns. 

Aug 21, 2015 11:36 PM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Appointment is at XXPM

Aug 21, 2015 11:22 PM