Required Certifications

**Texsheff** · 12-13-2007, 01:25 PM

I purchased my first home, that I still currently reside in, in 2001 and the real estate agent I used wasn't even at the closing. Needless to say, I had to do alot of things that your average buyer wouldn't. Because of that, I didn't know I needed to look into certifications. I went to have my insurance company file for windstorm protection in the state of Texas and I found out that I, or rather my home, was nowhere to be found. After I had someone come over and certify my roof, they told me that all my certs should have been there before someone taking residence within the home. The inspector also told me that it will cost an additional $1100, 2 hours and a hole in a wall in the garage to get them all done.
With all the information that I have given here; what should I do. What can I do? I have contacted the builder and have consistently been blown off.

**clemy** · 12-13-2007, 03:38 PM

Get a good Real Estate Lawyer NOW!!!

Since you mentioned the builder, it sounds like you bought a brand new home? If so, you need to get your lawyer communicating with the builder before the homebuilder goes out of business.

**Codythebest** · 12-13-2007, 03:54 PM

I'm not surprise that you Realtor was not at closing by your side. The 2 first investment properties I bought back in the 90's were the same story. I had to do everything by myself. I became so comfortable with the procedure, I passed the RE exam with 96%...because I thought it was not fair that these people were getting $15K or $20K doing nothing...And it still happens today when I sit beside my people and in front of the other party...alone...
I believe it's time to punish these agents. It's negative for the others and they are far away from "dealing fairly and honestly, representing their clients..." IMO...

**jcboy460** · 12-13-2007, 08:01 PM

Buyers and sellers both need to re-evaluate some of the agents they choose to have represent them. A lot of agents out there are totally unqualified and don't do any business and they give us all a bad name. I laugh out loud at some of the crap I see other agents do and I wonder how their clients let them get away with it.

Part of that is on the states licensing these people though. They need tougher regulations.

**Codythebest** · 12-14-2007, 03:57 AM

Originally Posted by jcboy460

Buyers and sellers both need to re-evaluate some of the agents they choose to have represent them. A lot of agents out there are totally unqualified and don't do any business and they give us all a bad name. I laugh out loud at some of the crap I see other agents do and I wonder how their clients let them get away with it.

Part of that is on the states licensing these people though. They need tougher regulations.

I agree. And more money to pass it. If the license was $10K or $15, only motivated people will pass them and increase the level of ethics...
But passing the courses online, between two beers, for $99 is not doing any good...