3 Feet of Water

[David P. Valley]

Guys,

What's really amazing, is the Buyers already walked through this home with their Realtor and no one seen this flood line.

I noticed it first thing, upon entering the basement.

Originally Posted by dmacy

Do you think the sump pump failed at one time that may have caused the flooding?

The pump configuration looks somewhat amateurish.

Dave M,

I did mention that to the Buyers and at this point, they don't even care. I believe this pool (I mean house) is going to remain on the market.

[Gary L. Farnsworth, CMI]

Don't you just love forclosures? I have done several where the power has been off, then nothing, including the sump pump, works. I think banks and lenders, whom ever is responsible for utilities, should pay; but the home is sold "as is" anyway. Banks and lenders are actually losing money when they turn off utilities. Cold weather is coming, and we all will be seeing more of this kind of thing. Use caution on vacant homes; and charge extra fees. Take pictures, document, inform, let the buyer decide. Collect the check, done, next.

Nice pics, everyone.

I would also mention on your report if there is a seller's disclosure for you to read/copy, or not. It should be noted on your report, yes or no. A subject for another thread.

[Jae Williams]

Originally Posted by measter

Yes, it can easily slip a person's mind.

Hey, I have an idea. They should have a form to fill out with a question like "are there any moisture problems". Just to remind the seller in case they forget about the indoor pool.

Disclosures in Ohio do have such a question.
However, it seems to have slipped people's mind even with the question.

I suppose.

[Jae Williams]

Originally Posted by sstanczyk

Geez, don't you guys know anything. Many people cannot afford to park their wooden boats in a covered marina. You just flood the basement with enough water to keep it afloat and it keeps the hull from drying out. Although with 3 feet of draft, must have been a pretty big boat.

I don't know about that...I don't consider my boat to be very big and it drafts 3 feet.

Of course, it is sitting at the bottom of a 3-foot deep creek.