Jerry Simon Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Sold my house. It's being inspected tomorrow. Despite a million other thoughts, I'm just gonna leave and then see what happens. Odd feeling, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Put a mousetrap in your wife's underwear drawer. After she gets dressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 1) Stay, and ask the inspector if he has any questions before he even sets down his equipment. 2) Ask him again after he sets down his equipment. 3) While he's trying to go over the agreement with the buyers and get organized, stick you head in the room and ask everyone if they have any questions. 4) As he starts inspecting, explain that you're staying the whole time in case he has any questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 The spouse and I went over this a while back. I made it clear what the problem was: In Louisiana, seller must disclose any issues they are aware of on the house, and nobody knows our house like I do, so handle the sale yourself and don't dare mention my name to anyone, not even at closing. I'll just sneak in to put my John Hancock on the papers then disappear without a word. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 When I sold a 315 year old house w/multiple additions, the inspection was just a bit over 1.5 hours. It included home, termite and septic with all reports printed on site. As the seller, the only item I had to correct was ordering a piece of insulated glass for a big window under warranty. May your experience be that easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I've had 2 inspectors go through my own house in the last 4 months. The first offer collapsed due to financing. I never heard a peep from either of them. Relax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Amaral Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I'm sending support-thoughts.. it's probably going to go smooth... a few loose cover-plates on outlets.. Best wishes.. ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Love Kurts tactic. Unfortunately I have been that inspector many times over the years and it can be an uncomfortable experience.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Yes, I was channeling past experiences with obnoxious sellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baird Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 ...once I had to cope with an anxious seller's theatrical fall down his own crappy staircase after which he howled in agony right in the middle of the gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtblum Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Put a mousetrap in your wife's underwear drawer. After she gets dressed. What made you think of that, Fabry????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Put a mousetrap in your wife's underwear drawer. After she gets dressed. What made you think of that, Fabry????? Two things-I caught a farm helper going through my wife's delicates. And I saw a kid's dirty magazine stash booby trapped with rat traps at the top of an attic scuttle. I always wondered if he booby trapped it or his mother did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Hockstein Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Put a mousetrap in your wife's underwear drawer. After she gets dressed. What made you think of that, Fabry????? Two things-I caught a farm helper going through my wife's delicates. And I saw a kid's dirty magazine stash booby trapped with rat traps at the top of an attic scuttle. I always wondered if he booby trapped it or his mother did. For some reason I picture this image as the two of you have this conversation.( only because it is such a silly subject). Click to Enlarge 80.75?KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtblum Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Put a mousetrap in your wife's underwear drawer. After she gets dressed. What made you think of that, Fabry????? Two things-I caught a farm helper going through my wife's delicates. And I saw a kid's dirty magazine stash booby trapped with rat traps at the top of an attic scuttle. I always wondered if he booby trapped it or his mother did. For some reason I picture this image as the two of you have this conversation.( only because it is such a silly subject). Click to Enlarge 80.75?KB Yeah, that's about right! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 The guy on the left has too much hair to be Chad. The one on the right is too tall to be Blum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 The guy on the left has too much hair to be Chad. The one on the right is too tall to be Blum. That was just mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtblum Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 The guy on the left has too much hair to be Chad. The one on the right is too tall to be Blum. That was just mean. That's not mean. It's the truth. They're also way too good looking to be Raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Simon Posted October 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 The next time someone cuts me off in traffic, I'm gonna yell out the window at 'em "I hope you move!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 I don't think it's a good idea to hassle the HI. Some may be vindictive. Snotty sellers make me move like a snail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Simon Posted October 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 I don't think it's a good idea to hassle the HI. Some may be vindictive. Snotty sellers make me move like a snail. Not that you mean anything, but I left during the inspection. It's everything; packing/de-cluttering/staging to sell, keeping house spotless for showings, fixing stuff I don't care about but that will help sell the house/make inspection go well, buying a new place, changing all biz and personal info, switching utilities, leaving nice neighbors, stressing a 37-year-old marriage, yadda yadda yadda It's over-whelming to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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