Local Realtors support FL legislation

[Dan Bowers, CMI]

Well Ms Realtor since they're gonna fix those things anyway, I'll just go ahead and report on them. Then since they're gonna be fixed, once they are you can just ignore that part of the report.

See how simple that is ..................

[Eric C. Van De Ven]

Originally Posted by dgiancola

You are so right Doug! I can't wait to see the look on their eyes( Realtors) when I tell the client that he in need of a new AC system and a Water heater,( It's the law ) you think the deals are tough now, just you wait. The State will down to just 10 Realtors, because the rest won't be able to close the deals. The two agents will be fighting like Forman & Ali.

I would be curious to see if the State is going to come out with a "System Life Expectancy" chart for everyone to go by. A/C: 10 years. Water heater:12 years. Roof: 15 years (shingle) Tile 25 years.

Report: A/C system was nine years old and nearing the end of its life expectancy. Replace ssytem.($5,000.00 because now that there is a requirement to report on things that are near the end of their life spans, the prices of those items will go up). Roof was a shingle roof and was 14 years old and near the end of its useful life. Replace roof. ($15,000.00)

Looks like every house over 15 years old or a multiple of 15 won't be selling or will need significant repairs to close. Good work Gov!

Ahhh, I will be thinking of Y'all whilst sipping on a TQ and enjoying the sunsets!

[Doug Edwards]

If Realtors think its tough now to close a deal, wait until they have to inform the sellers agent (and seller) they have to upgrade all those systems and home components because the Inspector has deemed it to be at or near the end of the average service life. If the State does not come up with a scale than it is basically up to the Inspectors's discretion. I personally can swag that either way, but I will be taking additional extra care to protect my customer and myself. This may turn out to be a good thing....for us. "Sorry, but its the law. My hands are tied on this." "Your heat pump appears to be working normally but because it is 11 years old I have to tag it for possible upgrade. The average life of a heat pump is 10-12 here in the deep South due to the long cooling season and your system hasn't been properly maintained and is at or near the end of the expected service life." Talk to your Realtor about this. This is one of the things the Florida Realtors' Association supported and wanted in the new Home Inspectors Licensing bill."

I suggest all of us make a copy of the letter sent to the Governor from FAR leadership indicating their support of this bill, to show to Realtors you have to deal when they fly off the handle when they see statements like above in the reports. But, hey, we'll be licensed so make the most of it. Chicken s**t is a good manure but it has to be "spread around".

[Eric C. Van De Ven]

Talk to your Realtor about this. This is one of the things the Florida Realtors' Association supported and wanted in the new Home Inspectors Licensing bill."

followed by evil laugh!

[Doug Edwards]

I just went to the FAR website link at the front of this thread and they have removed their statement in support of the bill. I think they may be trying to distance themselves now and will later claim no responsibility in lobbying for or getting this bill passed. If anyone knows how to replace their letter of support to the Gov. please show those of us who are internet challenged how to retrieve their statement letter.

[klott]

See post #28 Doug.

[Doug Edwards]

Kenneth,
Thats one of them, thanks.

[Joseph Burkeson, CMI]

Originally Posted by dedwards

I just went to the FAR website link at the front of this thread and they have removed their statement in support of the bill. I think they may be trying to distance themselves now and will later claim no responsibility in lobbying for or getting this bill passed. If anyone knows how to replace their letter of support to the Gov. please show those of us who are internet challenged how to retrieve their statement letter.

"On behalf of the Florida's 150,000 REALTORS®, I urge you to sign Senate Bill 2234, by Senator Stephen Wise, into law.

With the exception of home inspectors, everyone involved in servicing a residential real estate transaction in Florida, today - from real estate licensees to appraisers, mortgage brokers, surveyors, title companies, attorneys, and even pest control operators - is regulated by either the state or The Florida Bar.

For most persons, the purchase of a home is the single largest transaction of their lives, and it is hard to overstate the importance a home inspection plays in each transaction. While some transactions are "made" by the inspection, a great many are also lost, and in almost every case, a home inspection leads to further negotiations by the parties, where it's not uncommon for thousands of dollars to change hands as the result of a home inspector's findings. In fact, most contracts for the sale and purchase of residential real property in Florida today anticipate this and are not "hard" until after a home inspection is performed. And sadly, I must report that every Realtor I know can recount numerous, and often times outrageous, stories regarding incompetent home inspectors.

With 150,000 members, it is sometimes difficult for an organization such as ours to achieve consensus on all issues. But Realtors are in complete agreement regarding home inspectors: it's time to bring accountability to this industry. Poorly performed inspections have serious financial consequences, by dooming perfectly viable transactions, or leaving defects undiscovered until after a transaction has closed and the previous owner cannot be located. This legislation doesn't put a dime into my pocket, but a home inspector's true "pocket book" impact on a real estate transaction can no longer be ignored.

Thank you for your consideration in this important matter for Florida's consumers."

[Andrew Cox]

By the looks of the bill, the licensure will be the sole responsibility of the DBPR, not a board or commission. Is that right? If so, at least it's not going to be a board made up of realtors and contractors...

[Doug Wall]

With the exception of home inspectors, everyone involved in servicing a residential real estate transaction in Florida, today - from real estate licensees to appraisers, mortgage brokers, surveyors, title companies, attorneys, and even pest control operators - is regulated by either the state or The Florida Bar.

You forgot Mold Inspectors.

Several of us are going fishin ... celebrate
You folks have a great weekend.
Doug Wall
Radon & Mold Professionals
www.naplesmoldinspection.com
I couldn't resist!