Realtor @ MindSay 
Today, the city is taunting itself as “the city too busy to hate”. But, story was not same all the time. First time, it was opened for white settlement around in the year 1823. Originally, it was inhabited by the Creek and Cherokee Native American. After the construction of Atlantic Railroad line in 1836, it became the major trade route to the Midwest. Later on, even American civil war severely affected development and prosperity in this zone. But, after the war again it was rebuilt and recognized as the official capital of Georgia in 1868 and from that year onwards, the city is simply blooming everyday. It has become more vibrant and widely recognized for popular music. Great foods and eateries are also pioneer center of attraction for the tourists. In concluding words, heat of ease in Atlantic life style can be experienced by analyzing the growth of real estate business.
There are varieties of speculations amongst Atlanta realtor. They say that the greatest boom in Atlanta real estate is yet to come. So, even financial advisers have supposed that investment in Atlanta property is a wise decision. An investor can check property prices listed in Atlanta real estate market. It would be the first step towards investment. A proper study of the current real estate trend is extremely essential. Investors also can browse Atlanta magazine, newspaper and website for information. But, before approaching any agent, few points must be very clear. Investors must have idea about their investment limitation, must carry credit report from bank, cash availability for down payment, interest rate and so on. Investors also should be ready for paying few other charges like attorney’s fee, taxes and other transfer fees.
So the inspection.
All in all not so bad. The good news is that there are no termites, the foundation is fine, there's no water damage.
The bad news is that the electrical system looks like it was put together by people who can follow directions as well as Don Imus and Michael Savage can avoid saying idiotically controversial things. Wires hang everywhere, three prong sockets were just snapped in over two prong sockets (which can apparently cause an electrocution, who knew?), and the stove is hooked up to a breaker that isn't powerful enough to actually run it. Guess the owner ate out a lot.
Oh, and the heater could or could not be so old that it's ready to explode. The inspector didn't know that, but he did know it was in the kitchen, which is a holdover from an era long past.
Those were the major things – the things that could cost thousands of dollars (and could burn down the house). There were other little things, too; things like a chunk of sidewalk needs to be repaired, a banister needs to be added to the stairs, a gate on the deck needs to be fixed. Those are minor, we can handle that.
But we can't handle the other ones. I mean like literally, we can't. When we tried to call to have an electrician and heating expert come out, we were told we couldn't hire them because we don't own the house.
So our realtor told us to ask the owner to fix those things. Actually, she told us to ask the owner to look into those things. The heater may not need to be fixed, it just needs to be certified. So we want him to correct the electrical issues and get the heater checked out. Seems reasonable, right? I mean, the house wasn't sold in "as-is" condition. In fact, it was sold under Option 2, which means that both parties agree to negotiate repairs in order to make everyone happy.
But the seller's realtor apparently didn't know that. Because he sent a lovely e-mail response to our request:
All I can say is that my client is really aggravated. I have a phone call into an electrician but I'm pretty sure he's not going to be putting out money to fix these issues. There are GFI's everywhere in the house where there is water. I'm not speaking for my client but between you and me, they are getting a really good deal on the house regardless if there are any electrical issues.
The boiler is cleaned yearly and his next door neighbor works for Barney Fuel. If they want it cleaned out, I'm sure I can arrange for it. The tank was put in just before my client moved and he thinks it was Meenan.
I will wait to get a response from the electrician but think that if your client's want the house, they will have to take it as it is.
Nice, right? Real professional. Has the guy never sold a house before?
Oh well, here was my realtor's response:
I am sorry to hear you are having difficulties with your Seller, I am sure in this market he is frustrated. Regardless of your opinion of the "deal" my Buyer's received, the fact of the matter is this is what your Seller accepted. The electrical issues are "safety" issues and your seller by all means should take care of them, I know you as an agent would not want the responsibility should something happen after the sale. I am glad to hear that the Boiler will be cleaned out and I am sure you will have the seller provide documentation as to that effect.
I would kindly ask you to ask the Seller to check his closing documents from when he purchased the home, I am sure his agent at that time, asked for documentation for the oil tank. If the Seller has misplaced the information on the oil tank I would suggest he call Meenan and have them check their records, they keep all installation records for 5 years. If the documentation cannot be obtained by Meenan, the Seller will have to have the tank inspected and verified that it is indeed fiberglass, as you and I both know, this will be a requirement for the mortgage company.
I want to remind you, this property was not sold in "as-is" condition, if the Seller does not do the required safety repairs for my Buyer, he will only have to do it for the next Buyer, and who is to say he will come close to the price my Buyer has offered, (I am sure you are aware that most Buyers today are putting in offers on homes at 10-15% below asking price).
I thank you in advance for all the work you have put into this.
Zing! You go, girl. What a fantabulous answer, especially from someone who calls her cat Butthole.
And the other agent responded: My client is on it. I think I just caught him at a bad time.
So we'll see. We may just have a house after all.
It amazes me how people see things how they want to see them. Neighbors are coming to the realtor telling him that Hubby told them he'd give them a deal on the house. Hubby is more diplomatic than that. He told one man that he could make first offer on the house if he was still interested, but that's it. Somehow that became a deal on the price. Why should we take less than we can get for the house that has caused so much trouble in the past 4 years? Hell No!
My dear Muffin died 3 years ago today. I still miss her terribly at times. It still hurts me to know she died alone in a strange place because I was in FL. I know there wasn't anything I could have done for her and I was spared the agony of seeing her in pain, but not being there for her or myself has been a weight on my heart. I hope there is a Rainbow Bridge and that she waits there for me, but if there isn't and I'll truly never see her again...
Oh God, I'm a sodding mess today. First a really wrenching story to read (I knew it was bad before I started it, but... whew! Good story, though.) and now memories of our first furbaby.
I think I've lost 3 lbs this week with the you-can't-eat-anything diet. I was symptomatic all day yesterday and only got relief chewing on Tums Smoothies. I guess I can rejoice in my good calcium intake. I'm OK so far today. But then, I've only had a banana and saltines and it's 4:30. I am so tired of this GERD and worried that it's something worse. The Prevacid doesn't seem to work as well as the Aciphex did when I started it. :(
Broker dude wanted us to list the property now, but everyone knows now is a dead time for real estate.
I did battle with the carpet in my room today. I think I am winning. I also did battle with the mess left in my closet by my sister. Apparently she liked to dry herbs in there because there are dead leaves everywhere. Doors knocked off their tracks, dust everywhere, cobwebs everywhere else and all my cross stitch projects that were nicely pressed and clean and waiting to be framed were bunched up on the floor and filthy.
I closed the door for the first time to clean behind and found all the post it notes she's ever had still stuck to the door. Thanks sis, I needed those. Just add to the pile of shit I have to clean.
Yesterday afternoon, I did battle with the dining room carpet where it joins the tile kitchen. I'll say I'm winning that battle as well.
The battle with "the room". I'll just call it a draw at the moment. (I think it's going to kick my ass in the end)
Yes, I believe in evolution ... at least as far as an individual's growth in concerned.
Today, I officially graduated to my next phase ... I turned in my magic suprakey, used to get me into any home listed on the multilist, and referred my last listing to a friend.
I will be talking to the Director of Adult Studies (oooo sounds impressive, hmmm?) tomorrow about what classes I might start with this summer. I am both terrified and thrilled.
The Scribe ??? You still around? What's next???
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