Please kill me! *2nd UPDATE on fricken-fracken house*

[DrSally]

ITA...If something was broken or not up to code and was found on inspection, ok. But, it's not the seller's job to pay for upgrades! I can see asking a builder for upgrades if you are negotiating on a new house. Either way, demanding these things after agreeing on a price is dirty.

We had a showing yesterday that called the day of, and then didn't even show up. Thanks. Used DS's nap to clean and woke him up early to get out of the house.

[SnuggleBuggles]

And this is a real estate agent, right? I would hate to be on the sellers' end of their buyers' if they suggest that the buyers go after $ for upgrades. That's not right. If you want an upgraded house, keep looking! Or know that you will have to do it yourself. Jeez! Isn't that just common knowledge?

I hope that a great offer is just around the corner!

Beth

[nicoleandjackson]

<We had a showing yesterday that called the day of, and then didn't even show up.>

Oh, man! Isn't that the most frustrating thing!!! I'm sorry that you went to all that trouble for nothing.

I hope the house-selling fairy gets to you soon!

Nicole, Mommy to Jackson 4/30/02

[nicoleandjackson]

Yes, this is a *realtor* buying the home for *herself*. And this isn't a case where she's going to flip it--she really wants to live there. But when she tells my agent that "if I knew about the electrical/AC/insert-petty-gripe-of-the-day beforehand, I wouldn't have bid on the house".

I'm sorry, you're a *LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT*!!! You got a sweetheart deal, and a 3% commission to boot! If you have buyer's remorse, I would be happy to take your earnest money and bid you a swift adieu!

Nicole, Mommy to Jackson 4/30/02

[gatorsmom]

Oh, so you DON"T get to keep the earnest money? you have to give that back too? THAT SUCKS!!!

Lisa
Mom to Gator July 2003
And Cha-Cha July 2005
and surprise! twins due 11/07!