Preface: This post fits into the category, "Another Day in the Life of a Realtor."
Appointment confirmed, I scheduled the time with the client. In the meantime in hopes to get the 'low down" on the property, I called the listing agent and found that the property had an issue with some sort of animal trapped inside.
Okay, no worries, I think to myself. That can be taken care of. Fixing up some scratched woodwork or windows or patching a hole or two is a no biggie task to my couple.
We enter the house and are amazed at the condition it is in.
The house is tired for sure showing the wear and tear that a vacancy often produces, but, it appears to be plum, solid and no odors, etc. As suspected, the windows are torn like a crazed animal was trying to get out and there was a have a heart trap located upstairs near an open knee wall. Yep, surely evidence of a trapped creature.
But, it looks to be gone. We take a good long look at the house, and then leave going our separate ways.
As I get back in the car it begins. That creepy crawly feeling... Honestly, until then, I never thought fleas!
Is it the agents duty to disclose if the house is flea ridden??? (Just kidding.)
I don't know on this and I am quite sure she didn't know, but I can tell you what, I am still scratching!
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About the author
Carol-Ann
Palmieri, a full time Real Estate professional in Massachusetts for the
past 25 years along with Al Mussi have helped hundreds of families
find, sell or purchase new places to live.A former US Marine, she grew up in Walpole, MA... is committed to the serving the community through various volunteer opportunities. She attended MA Bay Community and Suffolk University and is committed to constantly updating her Real Estate education.
Licensed in MA and RI...
Al and Cal's primary areas of service Franklin, Bellingham, Medway, Millis, Medfield, Norfolk, Wrentham, Plainville, Blackstone, Walpole, Milford, Holliston, Hopkinton, Mansfield, and Foxboro, North Attleboro, Hopedale, Mendon, Millville but have resourses to help anyone, anywhere....
Her mission.... To exceed your expectations!
Fleas are one of those pests that once you start thinking about them - you just have to itch. I'm hoping that wasn't the case.
ReplyDeleteI like to imagine what life was like in homes.that are no longer lived in....the happy holidays people spent together or just people sitting around the table talking. It makes me sad to think that homes are left unattended and neglected.
Thanks for sharing.
Hi Nancy. Sorry for the late reply. There are so many homes out there that are neglected and vacant now with all that has happened with the economy. I hate to think of those lives of folks turned upside down. Thanks for reading.
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