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    realestategirl is offline Condominium
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    Default House of Horrors

    I recently watched an episode of Inside Edition about two families who bought houses that used to belong to two notorious serial killers. There were some opposite reactions. The first families did not seem to mind that they were living in a house where people were killed and actually buried. But the second family was far more upset, probably due to the fact that a sexual sadist lived there and they do have children. This begs the question, would you inform a potential client if the house they are planning to buy have a macabre history?

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    Jonathan Radford is offline Condominium
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    Yikes!! Tbh, I'm not sure how I would handle this situation. Perhaps there is an opportunity to embrace the history of these kinds of properties and market them to certain demo's? I'm sure the showings would be interesting if nothing else.... :P

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    Miley Tipton is offline Fixer Upper
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    eehwww... well... I think everything should be transparent between a agent and a buyer...
    Because if the buyer reveal the things afterward if can even file a case ... against agent... so better not be in such kinda trouble...

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    applymedia is offline Fixer Upper
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    Default Real Estate Horror

    OMG,
    I really dont think its a good idea to hide this facts,
    it can really hunt you some day

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    Greenpoint is offline Renter
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    Last edited by Greenpoint; 12-27-2010 at 08:30 AM.

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    MikeAustin is offline Condominium
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    Quote Originally Posted by Greenpoint View Post
    That makes sense

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    Bones is offline Condominium
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    I wouldn't want to hide things from my clients. Someday I hope to be able to do business with them again and I hope they refer me to their friends.

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    ryanhmt is offline Fixer Upper
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    Arrow Re: House of Horrors

    It is not to hide the fact. Some day they will know the truth and this will going to hurt your carrier and business. Try to talk to the people who lived their in past years. You will definitely find some solution to your problem.. Wish you Luck!

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    AnitaClark is offline Fixer Upper
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    This is something I wrote about in detail a few months ago on another platform...check out my Stigmatized Properties information. The rules on disclosure differ state-by-state...when it doubt, always disclose.

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    ryanhmt is offline Fixer Upper
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    Thumbs up Re: House of Horrors

    Ohh.. that seems not so good. But as we have received some useful advices here.. Thanks to all!
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