Some sellers have some huge dogs as pets and oftentimes there are a lot of mementos scattered about. As a buyer's agent, you request in writing that the seller pick up the poop?

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Joe Petrowsky

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Good morning Michael. If it has to be put into writing there is a big problem, a little common sense would go a long way.

Jun 01, 2015 06:02 PM

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Nothing in writing. Picking up is common here.

Jun 01, 2015 11:18 PM

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Michael Jacobs

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"In Writing?????" That's a bit overboard.

I simply advise the homeowner whatever exists on the sidewalk and yard will find it's way into the house.

I further advise that clean sidewalks, porches and yards are BEAUTIFUL!

Jun 01, 2015 09:21 PM

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Lise Howe

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UGH! It might be helpful for the buyer's agent to say something to the listing agent- so the listing agent can use some leverage with the seller.

Jun 01, 2015 08:59 PM

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That request is not so much a requirement, but a recommendation to attract higher offers from more buyers. I understand your pain.

Jun 01, 2015 08:41 PM

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William nailed this one!

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I would but most of my sellers know what they should be doing and do it.

Dec 27, 2016 04:36 PM

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William Feela

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Yes, it will be in the contract that the yard be cleaned.

Jun 02, 2015 09:09 AM

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Kathleen Luiten

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No, I would talk to the listing agent.

Jun 02, 2015 03:49 AM

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Sharon Altier

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I would hope the Seller's agent would notice this in their first visit and ask the Sellers to address on an ongoing basis. If a Seller is that rude to ignore its exterior (during a home sale), then I would question the condition of the interior.

Jun 02, 2015 03:27 AM

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I haven't had to resort to putting it into writing yet, Michael. But, I would if it became an issue.

Jun 02, 2015 01:55 AM

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Barbara Todaro

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ditto to what Joe Petrowsky stated....

Jun 02, 2015 01:33 AM

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It is mostly after the fact when they hound me for my opinion I comment.

Jun 02, 2015 12:48 AM

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Michael Jacobs

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Yikes! Not yet...

Jun 02, 2015 12:26 AM

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Chris and Dick Dovorany

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Not in writing. If they choose not to pick up there is no one who can tell them what to do, it's their house.

Jun 02, 2015 12:03 AM

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Michael Thornton A call to the listing agent might make for a better relationship.

Jun 01, 2015 11:08 PM

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Scott Godzyk

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As a listing agent i have to pass on feedback and remonders to owners some time. When offers come in, yes some state yard free of poop at closing.

Jun 01, 2015 11:08 PM

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Gita Bantwal

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I have not seen it but if I were the buyer agent and my clients would want to amke an offer I would probably request it in writing.

Jun 01, 2015 09:05 PM

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Good morning Michael. If it has to be put into writing there is a big problem, a little common sense would go a long way.
"In Writing?????" That's a bit overboard.

I simply advise the homeowner whatever exists on the sidewalk and yard will find it's way into the house.

I further advise that clean sidewalks, porches and yards are BEAUTIFUL!
UGH! It might be helpful for the buyer's agent to say something to the listing agent- so the listing agent can use some leverage with the seller.
That request is not so much a requirement, but a recommendation to attract higher offers from more buyers. I understand your pain.
I would but most of my sellers know what they should be doing and do it.
I would hope the Seller's agent would notice this in their first visit and ask the Sellers to address on an ongoing basis. If a Seller is that rude to ignore its exterior (during a home sale), then I would question the condition of the interior.
I haven't had to resort to putting it into writing yet, Michael. But, I would if it became an issue.
It is mostly after the fact when they hound me for my opinion I comment.
Not in writing. If they choose not to pick up there is no one who can tell them what to do, it's their house.
Michael Thornton A call to the listing agent might make for a better relationship.
As a listing agent i have to pass on feedback and remonders to owners some time. When offers come in, yes some state yard free of poop at closing.
I have not seen it but if I were the buyer agent and my clients would want to amke an offer I would probably request it in writing.