One solution is for ALL Listing Agents to put a "Home Warrenty" on every house at time of listing. The seller signs for this service, but does not pay until the house is sold or RENTED.
After 20 years as a Realtor you learn a thing or two that only experiance teaches. There was a recent blog concerning BUSINESS CARDS " 3 Things to do; 1) Put a call to action on back 2) Don't Gloss back 3) Put photo on card " After reading all the responses, it dawned on me to share my experiance...
Unsold houses are turning up as rentals. One problem arises when "as-is" For Sale Homes don't sell, then these homes may need fix up in order to rent... especially when top rental dollar is need to prevent forclosure.