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Old 05-29-2007, 08:02 PM
Michael Sierra Michael Sierra is offline
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Re: Chemical odor
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Originally Posted by Jeff Eastman View Post
In the garage of the house I inspected yesterday, there was a very powerful odor of chemicals. I couldn't be in there until I opened the doors and aired the place out. Clients were there as well and were concerned.

I suspect the odors were from all the gasoline, fertilizers, etc. The clients didn't ask my opinion while onsite what to do about the odor, but what do /how should I make my comments in the report? Or should I not say anything as the odor will probably go away after the seller moves?
Jeff
You should acknowledge the odor in the report but make no judgement as to the source, what to do or how long the odor may last. Let the client make a judgement on an action. You are there to work on you clients behalf having there best interest in mind. It would be worse if they come back later and say that you never mentioned it on your report, although, from the sounds of it, I can't belive that they haven't at least mentioned it to the realtor.

MAS
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