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Diana1215
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Re: REA's that lie...
Posted by ckone
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Posted by alnem
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Posted by csorisi
The listing agent lied to us and we caught her in a few during our inspection. I asked specific questions as to the age of the boiler (she said 18 years old), the roof (15 years old), the electric (100amps) and some other small items. We bid on our house based on these answers. When we were done with the inspection and she asked us if we were still going forward of course my husband hadn't realized that we were lied to so I said we have to talk about it and we will get back to her. It turned out the boiler was ORIGINAL (56 years old), the roof over 25 years old and would need to be repaired soon, and the electric was 60 amps and was running 2 air conditioners and an inground swimming pool in teh summer--don't know how. We ended up making the sellers lower the price or we weren't going forward. I don't know why they lie especially prior to an inspection when they know that you will catch them in it. Oh well
This could really be the information that the sellers gave the REA though.
yea, thats what i was gonna say. i dont think a competent realtor would make up those #'s especially cause all realtors know that home inspections are going to reveal everything.
So the other agent lied. Point being, REA lie - sometimes.
What I'm saying is that maybe the information was given to her by the sellers.
Yes, I'm sure REA lie sometimes, as do doctors, and lawyers, vets, auto body people, car salesman, people in catering business - you name it - people lie. I just don't think you can categorize it as all REA's Lying. People lie - and just because you are of a certain profession does not make you an automatic liar.
I agree.... I lie sometimes:)
 I swear - before I became a REA I sold radio advertising and I had to lie all of the time then! This is like being a priest to me now because I control what comes out of my mouth and don't have to listen to some hotshot boss!
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Re: REA's that lie...
Posted by alnem
Posted by Diana1215
Posted by csorisi
The listing agent lied to us and we caught her in a few during our inspection. I asked specific questions as to the age of the boiler (she said 18 years old), the roof (15 years old), the electric (100amps) and some other small items. We bid on our house based on these answers. When we were done with the inspection and she asked us if we were still going forward of course my husband hadn't realized that we were lied to so I said we have to talk about it and we will get back to her. It turned out the boiler was ORIGINAL (56 years old), the roof over 25 years old and would need to be repaired soon, and the electric was 60 amps and was running 2 air conditioners and an inground swimming pool in teh summer--don't know how. We ended up making the sellers lower the price or we weren't going forward. I don't know why they lie especially prior to an inspection when they know that you will catch them in it. Oh well
This could really be the information that the sellers gave the REA though.
yea, thats what i was gonna say. i dont think a competent realtor would make up those #'s especially cause all realtors know that home inspections are going to reveal everything.
That may be true but after the engineer told us that the amp was only 60 she told me that he didn't know what he was doing and was lying. So although at first I thought that she just didn't know that line made me believe otherwise.
Also please don't think that I think all real estate agents lie I was just sharing my experience with one in particular
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Diana1215
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Re: REA's that lie...
Posted by csorisi
Posted by alnem
Posted by Diana1215
Posted by csorisi
The listing agent lied to us and we caught her in a few during our inspection. I asked specific questions as to the age of the boiler (she said 18 years old), the roof (15 years old), the electric (100amps) and some other small items. We bid on our house based on these answers. When we were done with the inspection and she asked us if we were still going forward of course my husband hadn't realized that we were lied to so I said we have to talk about it and we will get back to her. It turned out the boiler was ORIGINAL (56 years old), the roof over 25 years old and would need to be repaired soon, and the electric was 60 amps and was running 2 air conditioners and an inground swimming pool in teh summer--don't know how. We ended up making the sellers lower the price or we weren't going forward. I don't know why they lie especially prior to an inspection when they know that you will catch them in it. Oh well
This could really be the information that the sellers gave the REA though.
yea, thats what i was gonna say. i dont think a competent realtor would make up those #'s especially cause all realtors know that home inspections are going to reveal everything.
That may be true but after the engineer told us that the amp was only 60 she told me that he didn't know what he was doing and was lying. So although at first I thought that she just didn't know that line made me believe otherwise.
You could very well be right - there are plenty of agents out there that are shady. We have to deal with them all the time - but there are certain cases where we just pass the information along that the sellers give us. Unfortunately you won't know who is really to blame for the misinformation and it's very frustrating!
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dpli
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Re: REA's that lie...
We have been going to open houses on and off for over a year and I think it is like any other profession. Some will lie, but I think most don't. We found some of the agents to be really annoying, but for the most part, I would say that there have been a lot of nice ones out there who are just trying to sell a house. I am an engineer, so I sometimes ask questions or look at things that the agents don't know the answers to. I have found that most of them will tell me they don't know, but they can find out if I am interested in the house.
As a buyer, I am generally not trusting any information that is given to me by the seller or the seller's agent. I would wait for the inspection report before deciding for sure if I will buy the house and if the price needs to be lowered based on what the report shows.
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Mom-2-Liam
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Re: REA's that lie...
No, we didn't use a REA. You don't need one, I didn't really see the point myself if they are listed. The only times you may want one is if the house is an exclusive, but you can call the REA who's listing it to go and see it.
Why would one lie to you if she's working FOR you? I mean I know they get a % of the sale price, but come on...they're only ruining it for themselves. Plus their licensed, if you really wanted to push the issue you can say you're calling the state saying they are doing unethical things.
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alnem
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Re: REA's that lie...
Posted by Mom-2-Liam
No, we didn't use a REA. You don't need one, I didn't really see the point myself if they are listed. The only times you may want one is if the house is an exclusive, but you can call the REA who's listing it to go and see it.
Why would one lie to you if she's working FOR you? I mean I know they get a % of the sale price, but come on...they're only ruining it for themselves. Plus their licensed, if you really wanted to push the issue you can say you're calling the state saying they are doing unethical things.
FYI...it will be VERY difficult for you to get an agents licensed revoked or suspended because you claim they lied to you. It will be very difficult to prove, especially through the DOS.
Not only that, but dont you think that threatening someone will only hurt the process instead of help it along? If you run across a problem with an agent, call their broker and address it with them. They will handle the situation firsthand. The last thing a broker wants to hear is a complaint! 
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