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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

        Most Florida real estate brokers, including me, only use As-Is contracts (for example, the form FloridaRealtors/Florida Bar-ASIS-5). 

     If I have a listing and the showing agent brings a "Seller Warrants" contract, my seller counters with a "K Rider", which makes it As-Is.

     I counsel my Buyers that an As-Is contract gives them a 15 day "Free Look" contingency period to have the property inspected.  If there are "surprises", they can offer to re-negotiate, or walk away.

       

Oct 05, 2018 02:29 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Our state residential purchase agreement states all transactions are sold "as is".  This has been the case for many years.

Oct 05, 2018 03:45 PM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

How is the class, Daniel? 

No surprises in our transactions. 

Check it - get a professional inspection when the contract is executed. Usually we have 7-15 days to do it. 

I prefer to do it within 7 days, before 2nd deposit to be placed.

Oct 05, 2018 03:48 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

All CA properties sell "as-is". It's up to the buyer to negotiate any repairs. Therefore,  have 19 years worth of surprises and too many to list.

Oct 05, 2018 03:00 PM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

You see what you get.

We do Inspection in 7-15 days. 

In 7 days most of the time. 

 

Oct 05, 2018 03:29 PM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

This whole business has nothing but surprises.  " as is" is just a shot across the bow as a warning that the seller does not want to may any repairs.  But then the question is "how much does the seller actually want to sell the home?"  and What type of financing is being used.  

Oct 05, 2018 03:13 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Daniel,

No surprises, when dot every "i" and cross every "t".  A

Oct 05, 2018 02:26 PM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Usually a fixer upper

Oct 05, 2018 03:10 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Yes to suprises if it does not state after the words AS-IS  AS-DISCLOSED

Oct 05, 2018 02:47 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Yes, many times. To be expected when you deal with foreclosures.

Oct 05, 2018 02:40 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

most resales that shout out "as is" have some give to those two words....

Oct 05, 2018 02:35 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Our Contracts ARE As-Is. We have the necessary inspections and request that the sellers address the items that the buyers just can't live without being repaired. If they make repairs, great. If not, the buyers decide if they wish to move forward with the transaction. 

Easy-peasy!

Oct 05, 2018 05:07 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Sure, people sometimes lie and some of them get caught and held liable!

Oct 05, 2018 02:57 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Technically our contracts say property is being purchased as is. Buyers have the option of doing inspections during due diligence, negotiating repairs or walking away from the contract. When we've had surprises it's usually not because of any "as is" provision, but unknown issues from inspections.

Oct 05, 2018 08:40 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

No I have not.

Oct 05, 2018 04:59 PM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

I don't know of too many transactions that don't contain a surprise or 2.

If truly as is I put "As Is, Where Is With All Faults"

Oct 06, 2018 07:44 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

"As is" does not mean without an inspection.  Once the inspection is complete the negotiations can be finalized.  In my area, "as is" usually means the seller is not willing to pay for any repairs.  It does not mean theyy are trying to hide defects.

Oct 05, 2018 08:54 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Depends on what you mean by surprise.

Oct 05, 2018 05:26 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

You bet.

However, surprises are actually related to agents not understanding what 'As Is' means.

,.......and here's the repair request!

Oct 05, 2018 04:39 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

There is always surprises as is that is why they are selling it as is. I tell my buyers and also practice myself when i buy and sell, i inspect upon seeing it and make my offer reflective of what red flags i see. 

Oct 06, 2018 05:32 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

No because our contract is an 'as is' contract, and we get an inspection.

Oct 06, 2018 04:02 AM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

Most agents here use the "As Is" contract and the inspection period gives buyers time for inspections and due diligence which help eliminate surprises.

Oct 05, 2018 09:56 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

100% of local home sellers for years here only will consider selling their home as is. As people tour through they are expected to release all contingency including inspection , appraisal and loan at the time off making an offer. 

 

Oct 05, 2018 07:58 PM
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Bryan Frost
Frost Homes - Overland Park, KS
We Offer Custom Real Estate Solutions

I have personally purchased 15 houses this year As-Is with no inspection contingency. There have been surprises in each one and I plan on there being surprises. I'm typically buying .40-.60 on the dollar and have at least 10% factored in my rehab budget for surprises. If your clients are buying something with deferred maintenance then they should plan on surprise overages as well. 

Oct 05, 2018 07:44 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Every now and again surprises pop up on.

 

Oct 05, 2018 07:13 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I have never done that, always subject to inspection.

Oct 05, 2018 07:06 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

There are always surprises with as is properties so plan for that when making an offer.

Oct 05, 2018 06:32 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I have not. 

Oct 06, 2018 02:10 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Nope

Oct 06, 2018 09:01 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Most of my listings are "as is" ... no issues. If it comes up after the buyer is in contract, I am happy to educate them on what it really means. 

Representing a buyer, I explain it in detail ... if an opportunity presents itself to open the "as is" door, for example, Seller failed to disclose, you bet I am going after it ... and 99.9% of the time, seller ante's up. 

Oct 06, 2018 08:56 AM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

In CT most As Is sales are short sales or foreclosures & that's just how they're sold. The buyer needs to do their due diligence before committing to an As Is  sale. A lot of those purchasers are savvy in this but for those who aren't I'll guide them through the most important things to watch out for. We don't like surprises unless they're Birthday parties. 

Oct 06, 2018 08:40 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

There are always surprises no matter how you buy the home.

Oct 06, 2018 06:26 AM
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker

"As-is" is often mistaken by sellers to mean that they are not responsible or can be held liable for any non-disclosure.  In CA we have a Transfer Disclosure Statement which has been codified.  Basically, what it means is that "As-is" means "As-Disclosed" unless the property is exempt from the TDS, such as a REO, or Tax sale, etc.

Oct 06, 2018 05:14 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

One deal was a money pit for my client.

Oct 10, 2018 07:35 PM
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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

Even though a listing agent may SAY AS IS, buyer still has the right to do an inspection, and terminate.

Oct 10, 2018 06:41 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Oct 08, 2018 04:20 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

IMO "as-is" doesn't really exist - sellers can say they are selling "as-is" all they want, but buyers are always permitted to inspect and ask - whether the seller negotiates is another matter all together

Oct 06, 2018 07:23 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Our state residential purchase agreement states all transactions are sold "as is".  There is a negotiated option period for buyer to have an inspection. Most always the seller will negotiate repairs.

Oct 06, 2018 03:06 PM