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

The price will be affected.

Jan 07, 2019 11:11 PM
Ambassador
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Warn them that the buyer will likely not accept them and closing will be delayed until done right.

Jul 22, 2018 07:07 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Christopher St.John This can be prevented by having the seller sign an addendum stating they will have all repairs completed by a professional and supply the paid receipts at the closing.

Sep 08, 2015 11:26 PM
Rainer
61,641
Renee Paray
Coldwell Banker Realty - Blue Bell, PA
REALTOR

I think it depends on what the repair is referring to. Is it a repair to a tile border where the ends of the tiles are not square around the jacuzzi in the master bedroom bathroom or when the homeowner uses sprayfoam as a cure for everything? 

Credits would be a quick solution, however, when the client wants the repair to be done, I always stipulate that the work needs to be performed by a licensed contractor. 

Sep 08, 2015 11:18 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I have this talk with them when i list. I do a walk through for the home and ;et them know how important it is to do things right the first time

Sep 08, 2015 10:08 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

What do the terms of the contract state?

Sep 08, 2015 09:56 PM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I'd make them have a professional redo it.... that's what will eventually happen anyway.... might as well address it up front...

Sep 08, 2015 09:52 PM
Rainer
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Chip Morgan
Long Realty - Dove Mountain, Marana AZ - Tucson, AZ
LSS, LSE, LMS

try to insist that the repairs are made by a professional to begin with... When we leave grey areas in our verbage it opens us to these type of things.

Drywall hole to be fixed and painted before COE its always

Seller shall have a provessiional craftsman fix the hole in the drywall, sand and paint prior to close of escrow

Sep 08, 2015 05:15 PM
Rainmaker
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Christopher - I learned the hard way. I always feel that it is better for the seller to give the buyer a credit for the repairs and have the buyer get the repairs done themselves.

Think about it, the seller is getting rid of their home, so why would they try to spend a lot of money making it perfect for the new buyer. They will try and fix things required by the buyer as cheaply as they can, and that is not a good thing for either party.

Sep 08, 2015 04:37 PM
Rainer
231,224
Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

done by the seller? a pro? pre listed , after listed? in contract? have a inspector look at it? timing is everything good question

Sep 08, 2015 12:56 PM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I point it out and let them know most home inspectors are now coming back to verify the repairs and their repairs may not pass.

Sep 08, 2015 12:45 PM
Rainmaker
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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good evening Christopher. I really hate to see sub-par workmanship in repairs. I write them up as the repairs have not been completed in a workman-like fashion. Recommend further review by a licensed professional in the appropriate trade. I feel your pain.

Sep 08, 2015 10:23 AM
Rainmaker
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

In the state I practice we can talk to the attorney. Hold back fund in escrow until everything is to the buyers satisfaction.

Sep 08, 2015 09:59 AM
Rainmaker
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Spirit Messingham
Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson, AZ
Third Generation Full-Time Realtor® 520 471-6900

Share your opinion, if not the buyers most likely will at final walk thru.  That is why I change the verbiage and add repairs will be made by licensed contractor to the purhcase contract.

Sep 08, 2015 09:39 AM
Rainmaker
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Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

I'm completely on board with the offer a credit crowd.  It's a much cleaner and simpler way to avoid the issue addressed in your question.

If you can talk with the seller and help them understand their approach is likely to backfire, maybe you can get the seller to bring the quality of repairs up to the proper standard.

The contract is between buyer and seller, so unfortunately, this may end up with buyer and seller in small claims court.

Sep 08, 2015 09:26 AM
Rainer
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Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

He will regret it, once under contract and Buyer asks for items to be repaired with licensed professional. 

Sep 08, 2015 09:14 AM
Rainmaker
443,220
Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

It's a [probolem. Whenever I can, I try to have sellers offer buyers credit instead of repairs - because poor repair jobs are common.

Sep 08, 2015 08:27 AM