After having a not so hot last week (was ill with a nasty virus for a couple of days) I managed to drag myself to one inspection that looked great on paper. The listing agent was less than helpful on the phone however this didn't deter me as I knew the area, the street and the general types of homes in this particular suburb.
When I was inspecting, I asked my usual list of innocuous questions, ranging from "When was the property built?" through to more challenging ones involving easements, access and occupation certificates However, it soon became clear that this LISTING agent must have been asleep when she took on these vendors as she clearly knew nothing about the place!
Is the pool salt water or chlorine? I'm not sure
Does it have solar? I'd have to check
When was the extension built and is it approved? You need to check with council... (When I suggested she ask the owners as they may have plans she looked genuinely surprised!)
Does the spa work? I assume so..
Is the carpet a 50/50 mix or pure wool? I don't know
Where's the electricity box? Um... outside I think
etc etc
When I looked up this agents details on the OFT NSW site it didn't surprise me in the least she only just got her certificate of registration 4 mths ago! Not only did she not pay attention in any of her classes (Selling 101 for example) but her lack of knowledge and enthusiasm was simply pathetic. Really, why do some people bother getting into RE if don't get to know the property they're selling on behalf of the poor owners :roll eyes:
When I was inspecting, I asked my usual list of innocuous questions, ranging from "When was the property built?" through to more challenging ones involving easements, access and occupation certificates However, it soon became clear that this LISTING agent must have been asleep when she took on these vendors as she clearly knew nothing about the place!
Is the pool salt water or chlorine? I'm not sure
Does it have solar? I'd have to check
When was the extension built and is it approved? You need to check with council... (When I suggested she ask the owners as they may have plans she looked genuinely surprised!)
Does the spa work? I assume so..
Is the carpet a 50/50 mix or pure wool? I don't know
Where's the electricity box? Um... outside I think
etc etc
When I looked up this agents details on the OFT NSW site it didn't surprise me in the least she only just got her certificate of registration 4 mths ago! Not only did she not pay attention in any of her classes (Selling 101 for example) but her lack of knowledge and enthusiasm was simply pathetic. Really, why do some people bother getting into RE if don't get to know the property they're selling on behalf of the poor owners :roll eyes: