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Debe Maxwell, CRS
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The needed part that is on back-order obviously has a price attached to it and the labor involved in the repair. We have the company provide an invoice and present it to the Closing attorney.

Payment is taken from the proceeds, the check written to the company and held at the attorney's office until the buyer notifies them to release the check (when the work has been completed to their satisfaction). Easy-peasy! 

This happens all of the time with window replacements here in my area.

Jun 18, 2019 06:14 AM
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
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If the seller had agreed to pay for it, the seller can pay for it in full in advance of the repair being performed, or ideally, an escrow hold-back (more than the value of the repair with a balance to the seller) paid by the escrow company.

Jun 18, 2019 06:50 AM
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Lyn Sims
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that's a pretty small repair. I would escrow, give paperwork to new buyer to schedule repair. Make sure it's paid for.

Be grateful that's the only thing going down.

 

Jun 18, 2019 06:59 AM
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Susie Kay
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It's negotiable, but I've had a transaction where the ac needed to be replaced and we escrowed the fund.

Jun 18, 2019 07:05 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
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Schedule..? We got no stink'in schedule!

Jun 18, 2019 06:56 AM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
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Garage doors are one of the most inexpensive fixes & should never hold up a closing. I just had a deal like this & me & the other agent ponied up $100 a piece to just close. Typically when inspection items threaten a closing we opt for #2- place repair dollars in escrow but in the previous case it was just easier to "hand the buyer a fist full of cash", lol. 

Jun 18, 2019 06:23 AM
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Carol Williams
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In this particular case, what Debe Maxwell, CRS said.  Some of the more expensive things should be put in escrow.  Delaying closing is only a last resort.

Jun 18, 2019 08:08 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
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Execute addendum that the (dollar amount per contractor bid attached to and incorporated into the addendum) as consideration for that specific repair be credited to buyer, and buyer agrees to handle the repair as a post closing matter.  Then close on schedule.

Jun 18, 2019 07:01 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
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What we forget is the basic rule of Real Estate i.e. everything is negotiable

Jun 18, 2019 06:30 AM
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Roy Kelley
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Escrow a repair allowance.

Jun 18, 2019 06:07 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
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#2 always works and gives the buyer confidence of the future repair.

Jun 18, 2019 06:29 AM
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Clay R. Seay
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My vorte is # 2, place an amount in escrow since it is the garage door opener. That way it is all documented.

Jun 18, 2019 06:24 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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I handle it exactly the way Debe Maxwell, CRS described. Normally parts being on back order is not a surprise and can be planned for.

Jun 18, 2019 09:40 AM
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
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Close on time with 1.5X the bid in escrow until work is done - contractor gets paid once work is done, any excess funds go to seller.

Jun 18, 2019 08:49 AM
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Close as scheduled, absolutely.
especially for typically straightfoward repairs. Doesn't get easier than putting funds in escrow.  Draw up addendum at the table if needed with name of service provider and requirement for buyer to present receipt of satisfactory, completed work.  Title company or attorney cuts check.  DONE!

Jun 18, 2019 08:32 AM
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Richard Weeks
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Give the list to the client and tell them I recommend number 2.  Then follow their instructions.

Jun 18, 2019 07:50 AM
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Barbara Todaro
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escrow 1.5 times the amount.... and give it a 30 day period to repair....

Jun 18, 2019 07:36 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
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I like Debe’s answer

Jun 18, 2019 07:03 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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I negotiate on behalf of what my client wants and ensure my clients are well protected. Check with Lender. Get the agreement in writing signed by all parties. 

Jun 18, 2019 01:50 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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Escrow as many have said. A

Jun 18, 2019 07:24 AM
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John Juarez
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#2 + #4

Jun 18, 2019 07:14 AM
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Sam Shueh
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Excepting funding time the rest is not even an consideration.

Jun 18, 2019 07:00 AM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Agree with Debe Maxwell, CRS 

Jun 18, 2019 04:09 PM
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Valeria Mola
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Debe Maxwell, CRS nailed it. 

Jun 18, 2019 03:05 PM
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I would get invoice estimate from attorney, amend contract to have seller pay that much in closing costs for buyer and then let buyer have repair done after closing.  

Jun 18, 2019 02:05 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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Typically, by agreement of all parties the money to cover the repair and installation would be held in escrow.  The transaction would close as normal and the work gets done in two weeks.  Vendor submits the bill to escrow and gets paid.

Jun 18, 2019 01:33 PM
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Bob Crane
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Tell the buyer to fix it themselves, if they refuse then move onto the next buyer.

Jun 18, 2019 12:58 PM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
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What does the buyer want to do? Can they live w/o the garage door being functional during that time?

#2 is the usual choice, escrow 1.5x cost.

Brilliant idea #5 -  If the cost of repair is about the same as the cost of a whole new garage door opener, either have seller replace the unit prior to closing or escrow that amount for installation and close on time.

With all the rain we are having, I would not want to do w/o a working garage door opener for at least two weeks (and possibly longer...Murphy's Law, you know).

 

 

 

Jun 18, 2019 11:55 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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I would have credited the buyer from the start and  let them complete it when they own it. closing stays on time

Jun 19, 2019 05:43 AM
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Brenda Mayette
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2 or 3

Jun 19, 2019 04:31 AM
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Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
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Ultimately it is up to the buyer and how quickly they want to get into the house. We don't do escrows. So, have the attorney make a check out to the vendor and work done after. Vendor picks up the check from the attorney once the work is done and buyer signs off. We see this a lot when we have window replacements.

Jun 19, 2019 04:31 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

2.

4.

5.

Jun 18, 2019 08:52 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
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The buyer and seller should agree on one of these.

Jul 11, 2019 11:40 AM
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Will Hamm
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2 works for me most the time.

 

Jun 20, 2019 08:14 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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Close with funds 150 -200% of estimated repair in escrow until repair made and then funds are released to seller. If a large repair, delay the closing until completed.

Jun 19, 2019 04:08 AM