2,161,148
Representing the seller, I would not get involved in the buyer's selection of inspectors or stand in the way of getting an appraisal done that is ordered by the buyers lender on the buyers behalf. If there are issues arising from these services, then the contract should guide the parties to a solution.
And representing the buyer, I would not only give them several inspectors to inverview and choose from but also let them know they can work with anyone of their choosing. I don't think we have an influence on choosing the appraiser.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Inna Ivchenko
Encino, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
758,035
I know a couple inspector's that are trouble; we call them alarmists. Unfortunately I can't seek to bar them from the property. For one, I wouldn't open up that can of works with the seller. Moreso I'd be afraid I would be accused of discrimination. I would handle this by talking to the buyer's agent- telling him or her why I felt the way I did & seeing if I could get them to change out inspectors. I've had a couple agents change out a bad attorney based on the info I gave them. Best to try & work together to make things work.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,684,109
Is the Buyer "yours", or is the Seller "yours"? We don't have dual agency in Florida, so they can't both be "yours".
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Inna Ivchenko
Encino, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Eve Alexander
Tampa, FL
465,498
Annette, I am not sure how you can prohibit the inspector that the buyer wants to use or the appraiser that the lender ends up with.
In those situations I would let my seller know this deal may not happen and that we need to be ready to find a new buyer.
Not sure what else you can do. If you prohibit the inspector or appraiser, the current deal isn't going to happen anyway.
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
2,220,654
That's a very dangerous slippery slope. I personally would not get involved in such activity. Consult with an attorney to make sure you are not violating clauses in the Purchase and Sale Agreement.
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
1,844,301
If I knew that an appraiser or inspector were 'incompetant' IMHO I would. In writing is a good idea.
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Annette Lawrence , Pal...
Palm Harbor, FL
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
3,071,489
We get "Seller Written Instructions" at the time the Listing Agreement is signed...
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Annette Lawrence , Pal...
Palm Harbor, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
5,230,136
In our states, it absolutely is the right of the seller to allow or disallow certain agents from entering their home. However, once under Contract, banning particular inspectors/appraisers is not allowed.
That said, if your seller feels strongly about this particular inspector or appraiser, then, by all means, add this to the Contract. Anything at all can be negotiated - just do it when you're putting together the Contract.
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
5,104,931
If the buyer is paying for it, it's their choice whom they use. And there is never any control over an appraiser. Bank orders them and they don't even know who will show up at the end of the day.
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
5,583,278
you cannot select or reject a home inspector!! the seller has no say in this...and your ass will get kicked for interfering....
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,712,676
That is not your decision to make nor is it the sellers.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broke...
Spring Hill, FL
6,393,609
Are you a duel agent here? Best to do as the law states and remain neutral.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
3,345,091
Do you mean your seller accepted the offer?
I doubt I would take that path. We don't yet know who the buyer will choose for the inspections. There is a time to poke the bear and a time not to poke. I 100% agree and understand our job is to represent our seller clients.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,503,008
I work with repeat sellers, that's part of the beauty of what I do. We have a short list of inspectors who are absolutely not allowed on the property. In CA the seller has the right to deny certain types of inspections and inspectors.
This inspector was a complete imbecile that gave real estate advise to the buyer without the agent's knowledge or consent (that spoke against the agent) and wrote up items as code violations that were grandfathered in due to the age of the house and made a big deal out of things he didn't even care about in his own house! Complete ass-hat.
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Annette Lawrence , Pal...
Palm Harbor, FL
3,416,038
I am not sure this would work or how legal it it may be. It is the buyers choice. Recently a buyer agent called me to tell me about an upcoming inspection, she told me with who and a balked. They killed 2 sales the year or so. SO i asked how you came to choose them, she said she googled inspectors. I them shared my stories of the 2 inspections. As a new buyer agent she had not been taught there is good and bad inspectors.
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Annette Lawrence , Pal...
Palm Harbor, FL
4,800,082
I have not had to deal with anything like this.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
3,986,258
Yes I do. In fact I address this early on before we get to this point
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Annette Lawrence , Pal...
Palm Harbor, FL
3,164,294
Our contracts make it clear the seller must let buyers use their inspectors and have access during DD period. No exclusions allowed.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,781,283
Whoever comes ...comes. I will handle it at the time. My seller expects this
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Annette Lawrence , Pal...
Palm Harbor, FL
4,936,716
Interesting, I never heard of doing this but I see your point.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
613,494
If you are Florida's typical "transaction broker" then you have no fiduciary duty to the seller, so you need to pull back giving any advice.
If you are indeed a "sellers agent" then who the buyer picks is still none of your business.
There is always a "remedy" in the contract if the seller disagrees with the inspection.
Eve
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
7,836,431
1,239,901
Most is not up to you. You let him pick the inspector. If he misses it is not your fault. As to appraiser if you can not cover the difference between the value and accepted price that is because your client is not a strong buyer. Go find another home.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,153,794
My buyer & my seller, believe me, there won't be any issues to contend with.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
5,005,659
If I'm representing the seller I don't get involved in a buyer's selection of an inspector or stand in the way of an appraisal being ordered by a buyers lender. Those are selections I'm not privy too. To protect your seller you deal with the cards that are dealt and do it well..you don't try and deal the cards.
900,248
...slippery slope; would not do anything in writing. Let them choose or provide several names and advise verbally if they go "astray".
4,434,127
5,217,353
Don't think I would prohibit a buyer's choice of an inspector or a lender's choice of appraiser from entry. Not enough E&O coverage, if such act is indeed covered!
1,622,432
I do not believe you can prohibit an appraiser to come, since they way they selected is random.
But to answer your Q: never had to do so.
4,319,419
3,988,007
I know agents in my area that do this but it is frowned upon and can be interpreted as a restraint of trade. I have even heard of an appraiser that threatened to file Federal charges and file a lawsuit against the agent for defamation.
577,750
Althougn my fiduciary responsibility is to my client, I don't think this falsl within the scope of my duty. I can't interfere with who the Bueyr chooses to inspect the property, or the financial institution/appraiser they choose.