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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

What I think a listing agent "should" do does not matter. 

What matters is how I conduct my business.

I attend Every. Single. Inspection. Period. For buyers or sellers. 

This is the time I get to know more about the property and complete my own agent inspection. 

May 15, 2018 03:11 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

So I can sit for hours waiting? I don't think so. I might be there for the finale.

May 15, 2018 03:22 PM
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Dan Tabit
Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

I would attend. I would want to fully understand any issues that the report would mention so that I could advise my client as to if or how they should address them. Since the report will be provided to prospective buyers, I don't think the listing broker can feign ignorance regarding the contents. 

May 15, 2018 11:58 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

If an inspector is entering my client's property,  my plan is to be in attendance. 

May 15, 2018 11:45 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I would as I want to let the sellers know that I am their agent in all circumstances.

May 15, 2018 11:26 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

If they have signed an exclusive yes. If not, no!

May 15, 2018 03:37 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

No, do not need to be there, optional.

May 15, 2018 02:47 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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I don't - consider the liability if you do - it could put you in a precarious position with Disclosures as it could also do with your Sellers. 

Having a pre-inspection can backfire on them if they don't make ALL of the repairs, yet they have to Disclose the findings that they don't remedy. They could be shooting themselves in the foot, getting buyers in the door.

May 15, 2018 02:29 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I very rarely attend a home inspection David Martin (703) 585-4687 . I don't want to be a distraction.

May 15, 2018 01:49 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

     I show up to unlock the door, and relay any pertinent information to the Inspector.  I ask him/her to text or call if there is anything major, so that I can come back to the house and have them show it/explain it to me.

May 15, 2018 01:08 PM
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

It depends. Being there at the home inspection makes the listing agent know what's wrong with the property even before being listed. Thus a matter of disclosure. Listing agent must disclose what he/she knows. I would prefer not to know.

May 15, 2018 12:50 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I wouldn't want to know any more than I had to. I would not & I would not recommend it as the buyers inspector will rip the place apart anyway.

May 15, 2018 12:48 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

As a listing agent...I am hands on from signature to commission check cashed

May 15, 2018 12:43 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I do not attend inspections; however, if an agent wants to attend more power to them.

May 15, 2018 12:21 PM
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Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

It is up to the agent.  If you haven't secured the listing, you have to decide if you have the time.  There will be a report, so I don't see why an agent would need to attend.  

May 15, 2018 10:52 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

No!  But if they wanted to, they could.  A

May 15, 2018 10:39 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

we don't do pre-listing inspections in my area.... I've never known of any to be done unless it was a guaranteed sale by a relo company....they the company would inspect every inch of it and do every test before they did a buyout....

May 15, 2018 04:12 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

We just did this recently and our seller gave us a copy of the inspection to provide to potential buyers. Our agent was not there for the inspection.

May 15, 2018 02:35 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I would 

May 15, 2018 02:08 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Yep, I would. 

May 15, 2018 01:00 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
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I would.

May 15, 2018 12:57 PM
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Jon K. Judd
Keller Williams Realty - Central Delaware - Dover, DE
GRI, e-PRO, SFR, Delaware Homes

I wouldn't necessarily stay for the whole inspection, depends on the situation.  I usually will spend some time (if available) to poke my head in and see how things are going... I've found it also to be a good time to do some more "bonding" with my seller...

May 15, 2018 11:26 AM
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Paul Weese
The Group - Steamboat Springs, CO
Steamboat Springs Broker and Outdoor Enthusiast

For pre-listing, I think attending shows the Seller that the agent is proactive and acting in an advisory role.  For the Buyer inspection, no way.  Those items can be problematic if something was missed the first time through.  Knowing pre-existing conditions helps eliminate later objections.

May 15, 2018 10:35 AM
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Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

I have to say I agree with Debe Maxwell, CRS . Also why would they spend the money to have an inspection done? I would recommend against it as the buyers are going to want to have their "own" home inspector due the inspection.

May 15, 2018 07:15 PM
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Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

If I already have the listing then yes, I will attend.  

May 15, 2018 04:26 PM
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Dan Capra
LAER Realty Partners - Lowell, MA
Listing/Buyer Agent

tell home owner not to have a home inspection!!!

May 15, 2018 01:27 PM
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Byron K . Jones
Coatesville, PA
List Today - Sold Tomorrow!

Have to...No   want to...maybe..depends...will def look at reports when available

May 15, 2018 11:22 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

That is up to the agent and the circumstances.

May 15, 2018 11:08 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I would not. My inspectors provide reports within 24 hours... I can read. I can call the inspector for more clarification, if need be. Plus there are disclosure issues for which I might not want liability.

May 16, 2018 05:23 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Many sellers have it down before they call me. That suits me just fine.

May 15, 2018 07:40 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Since we cannot advise on filling out the RECR it may be best to not be a party to this either.

May 15, 2018 06:30 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

The listing agent should be there through every part of the selling process. I do not always agree with pre listing reports, as i can walk through with a seller and point out the same things to complete before we list

May 15, 2018 04:24 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I ENCOURAGE SO...PLEASE LET THEM DO THEIR JOB..... not bothering them.

May 15, 2018 03:57 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

If seller requests

May 16, 2018 07:57 AM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

My vote is "NO"!

May 16, 2018 07:55 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I think it's a good idea, but not mandatory.

May 16, 2018 05:55 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Joe Pryor nailed this one!

May 16, 2018 05:17 AM
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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Check with Cheryl Ritchie who will only take a listing if the seller agrees to a pre inspection. I'm thinking she is doing it right. I believe she also has the seller fix everything on that report. 

May 15, 2018 11:38 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I sure would.  It would be a bad start if they didn't have my support before it was on the market.

May 15, 2018 11:36 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

David Martin (703) 585-4687 - good idea for sure. In fact, the listing agent should suggest this anyways.

May 15, 2018 11:01 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

I make it a practice to do so. The seller may or may not be there, also. Do you want your client who has trusted you, as the expert, to ask you, “So what is it that you do to earn the commission money that I agreed to pay you?”. I look at it as part of my responsibility to my client.

May 15, 2018 08:42 PM
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Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

No, so the seller cannot claim the agent advised the seller what to disclose.

May 21, 2018 04:10 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

No, but would want a copy, as if you have knowledge (Seller & LA), you must disclose.

May 18, 2018 02:53 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

ONe thing of a homeowner doing this, Even if the inspector doesn't find  a defect, the homeowner still needs to disclose

May 16, 2018 08:39 PM