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You'll have to get in line.....
Well I must be doing something right, I seemed to have raised the ire of yet another Realtor AND Seller (yep, that's two birds with one stone).
I inspected a house that had piles of boxes and trash stacked in front of the garage door and front porch. Lawn overgrown to only a couple feet and very brown (due to lack of rain and heat wave). Divorce, and people have moved out except for the crap left behind.
The roof was pretty much shot, but had a few lifted nails, broken shingles and holes. I used orange survey tape to mark the nails and holes (maybe 4 locations).
Got the call from the Realtor - "Why did I put ALL that orange tape on the roof?" To identify the problem areas to help the repair guy. "My Seller doesn't like the tape on the roof, it might scare off potential buyers". Well, the roof is shot and needs repair NOW. You did know that the plumbing vent flashing is gone and there is a 5" hole in the roof didn't you? "Yes, but we priced the house accordingly".
OK, I'll come by and remove the tape in the next day or so. He called the next morning and asked why the tape was still there. Then again a couple hours later.
I finally got over there and removed the four pieces of 2" long orange tape. I hope the house will sell now with the tape gone.
I expect he will call today and thank me for taking the tape off the house - I'm going to wait by the phone - he should call any minute now..........
JF
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