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Old 10/26/09, 11:11 AM
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Should I leave out some literature next to the MLS pile for the buyer and inspector to see. Preferably why you should hire NACHI inspectors and why you shouldn't always go with the inspector that's recommended by your realtor? Any thoughts on how I can mess with the inspector?

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Old 10/26/09, 11:15 AM
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Do you really want to "mess" with someone who is looking at your house and perhaps trying to find all the defects he can? Especially after you mess with him!



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Old 10/26/09, 11:21 AM
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I wouldn't mess with him, but I would let hime know what you do and that you are a member of INACHI. you never know, could become a great resource for each other. Good luck.



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Old 10/26/09, 12:30 PM
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When I say 'mess' with him (or her), I was thinking of something along the ways of Halloween. Putting our scary clown character in the attic near the scuttle was an option.

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Old 10/26/09, 12:32 PM
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Now that would be funny!!



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Old 10/26/09, 12:50 PM
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Should I leave out some literature next to the MLS pile for the buyer and inspector to see. Preferably why you should hire NACHI inspectors and why you shouldn't always go with the inspector that's recommended by your realtor? Any thoughts on how I can mess with the inspector?

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I thought Rick already did it?
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Old 10/26/09, 1:15 PM
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How about a rubber rat just inside the attic access?
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How about a rubber rat just inside the attic access?
Or a huge rubber snake in the sump pit!



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Old 10/26/09, 1:38 PM
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I thought Rick already did it?
He inspected the house we are purchasing. Tomorrow, we are having our current home inspected since it just went under contract. Housing crisis my *****... we had an offer on the first night it was listed and two days later, it went under contract for 96% of asking price.

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Don't forget to place an active mouse trap right next to the attic entry....
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Don't forget to place an active mouse trap right next to the attic entry....
...just in case Bob E. gets the buyers inspection
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He inspected the house we are purchasing. Tomorrow, we are having our current home inspected since it just went under contract. Housing crisis my *****... we had an offer on the first night it was listed and two days later, it went under contract for 96% of asking price.

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Old 10/26/09, 8:04 PM
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I was inspecting an ambulnce district building today and got startled by a couple bloody looking accident victim manics in a closet, when I opened the door. Sad but true.
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Old 10/26/09, 8:18 PM
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How about a rubber rat just inside the attic access?
Like this First thing I saw in the attic next to the pull down stairs. Scared the heebie-jeebies out of me
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Jeff:

Why not hide anything and everything that would indicate you are a home inspector and wait to see what comes up.
I'm sure you have been all around the place an KNOW what there is.

could be fun

oops just saw the date too late I guess

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