Re: *Venting-Home Inspector

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Rosie,

I'll bet the inspector was hired by the real estate broker and is beholden to

that firm for his business.

Let's not forget it is the buyer's responsibility to " provide the home

inspections to his satisfaction and that of the mortgage company. The buyer also

buys the real estate survey and chooses the settlement attorney.

The seller should be required to provide full disclosures to the prospective

buyer for review by the buyer's inspectors.

The inspector is not suppose to be independent; He is suppose to be working for

the buyer and putting the buyer's interest above all else. His fees come from

the buyer.

Ken

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[] Venting-Home Inspector

There is a home for sale next to ours. When the owners left I did a quick

tour with the real estate agent (was just curious). Immediately smelled

mold and should have left but curiosity overcame me. House is full of mold,

water damage and rotten wood everywhere, even the air ducts and registers

full of mold. Bathrooms and closet had water spots plus mold growing, same

on windows. Attic wood totally black. Finally had to leave, was reacting

too much. Had long talk with real estate agent and she was reactive. Told

me many homes like this in our area. Was ill for 3 days after the short

visit.

This morning saw a young couple and a home inspector looking at the house.

I was outside so stopped him and asked him if he noticed all the mold in the

house. He said we'll really no, all he does is visual inspection but

perhaps that's why his eyes are burning. He said it's not really important,

they sell homes all the time with mold, the air ducts and registers can

easily be cleaned and that's it.

I was furious; what kind of inspector would tell that to a prospective home

purchaser a house full of mold is ok to purchase.

The family that lived in that house had 4 small children, all were sick

continously, the parents personality changed from friendly to almost

aggressive and hostile, mother was 8 1/2 months pregnant when they moved.

Course they don't want to listen to the truth nor that they brought the mold

with them to their new home. Neither do they wish to hear that their house

is too contaminated for anyone or do any remedial work.

Wondering if there is anything I can do other than warn prospective buyers

which I do?

Rosie

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