Farbet, one thing that amazes me is that nobody forces anyone to work with anyone else yet the majority of people still work with substandard realtors. The vast majority of buyers still don’t demand rebates from their agents, nor do they work with the agent because the agent is one of quaility but because the agent is a friend, or even family member.
Hey you get to choose who you work with and if you are tolerant of substandard work because you don’t want to hurt your sister in laws feelings or something like that then whose fault is it really?
Also on the Point Loma house referenced it is a great deal pricewise. Also note that the ENTIRE remodel of the home was not permitted and the fence sits on the neighbors side of the lot line. Furthermore the footprint of the home on the lot was changed and that was done without a permit.
I am not saying it is not a great deal but how many of you here would buy such a home? Sometimes knowing all the facts is helpful.