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Old 02-03-2008, 02:50 PM
 
Location: Albany, OR
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Here in Oregon's mid-Valley the norm is for the buyer's Agent AND the buyer to attend a a HBI. I would never leave my client in the home without me (it IS a liability issue), however if for some reason (and it HAS happened) the home inspector is going it alone, they are usually bonded so there is no (or only limited liability).

I agree with pghquest...I personally am ALWAYS there. As far as the curtains...they generally AREN'T part of an agreement (blinds yes, curtains not usually)...BUT if it was written into the contract, why didn't they COUNTER? Would the curtains have been a deal breaker. Since they agreed to it, what good does it do her to bring it up now?
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Old 02-03-2008, 05:19 PM
 
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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The reason I have buyers at THEIR home inspection is... if there is something to see, they need to see it. Not me. I'm not making the decision on how important it is to my negotiations. And I frankly don't want the liability.

Buyers, I don't care what is customary in an area, I would insist at being at my inspection and I would insist that my agent be present as well. JMHO.

One more thought, buyers you learn so much about your home when you are there for the inspection, where certain things are located, how to clean out the filters, and more... don't skip it even if it isn't "customary".

Shelly
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Old 02-03-2008, 06:10 PM
 
Location: Ohio
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curtains not a deal breaker. be careful with those 'attached' items. i simply am seeking restitution for the home i 'gave' away with the upgrades and curtains and playset and...get my point?

anything countered, i gave back, but heck yeh, i'mma ask for it in this market.
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Old 02-03-2008, 06:54 PM
 
Location: Palm Coast, Fl
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Well, we don't have a problem with it down here. The inspectors that I recommend will go back to the house with the buyer should there be something they don't how to work or where it is. The inspections come with very detailed descriptions and pictures...not just of the things that need fixing or attention, but also things that are in perfect working order to show that it has been inspected. Also, I would say 95% if not more of the contracts used by my buyers are as is contracts. They are either taking or leaving it. If there is something found that needs addressing and they want to negotiate it then we have the report, the pics, etc.
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Old 02-03-2008, 08:07 PM
 
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Why would a buyer not be present for a home inspection? Isn't the buyer paying for the inspection? Isn't the inspection report the property of the buyer? I attend all of my buyers' home inspections, and I strongly encourage my buyers to do so. When the inspection is scheduled, I contact the listing agent to confirm that the time is convenient for the sellers and kindly request that the sellers give us the privacy of their home for the duration of the inspection. I always call the listing agent when we are done (if he/she does not show up) to let them know that the sellers are free to return. When I am on the listing side, I explain home inspections at the time that we sign listing paperwork and discuss showing procedures. I think that preparation at listing makes things go more smoothly later on.
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Old 02-03-2008, 08:08 PM
 
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