July 2010

Sorry about getting this month's picture up late...work has been busy.

I recently inspected an older home in need of some minor repairs. There were also a couple larger issues. The realtor had advertised the home as "move in" condition. The buyer had been told that the furnace was newer and about 3 years old. During the inspection, I found the furnace to be 25-30 years old and in need of servicing. There was also a shed in back which contained a sauna. The shed roof was shot ans some of the framing rotted and in need of repair. The buyer had not yet signed the counter offer and decided to back out. The realtor thought I had scared the buyer with the pictures.

Of course, I simply state what I find. I may not always be a Realtor's best friend, but I am the buyers'. I am also honest, fair in my assessments, and have saved many buyers from having to pay for costly repairs they would not have considered.