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I heard bleach mixed with Ajax works wonders. Add in a power tooth brush and a worn head should do the trick.

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I heard bleach mixed with Ajax works wonders. Add in a power tooth brush and a worn head should do the trick.

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It’s all shades of gray. You can’t logically be pissed w/one scenario w/out being pissed about the other. You gals are just trying to justify low balling AND going straight to the LA to sneak in on the deal. We all know shady agents will push for the offer their representing over other offers, since they can get commissions on both ends. Greed is just human nature. Why would a LA push for other offers instead of the one they’re representing?

Let me ask you one question, if you happen to know the LA and the LA told you that they have a SS that you’d love. They offer to put your offer in at 30% below list price (20-25% below market price) and put the property in contingent state right away. Would you jump on the deal or would your moral stop you from jumping on the deal?

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It’s all shades of gray. You can’t logically be pissed w/one scenario w/out being pissed about the other. You gals are just trying to justify low balling AND going straight to the LA to sneak in on the deal. We all know shady agents will push for the offer their representing over other offers, since they can get commissions on both ends. Greed is just human nature. Why would a LA push for other offers instead of the one they’re representing?

Let me ask you one question, if you happen to know the LA and the LA told you that they have a SS that you’d love. They offer to put your offer in at 30% below list price (20-25% below market price) and put the property in contingent state right away. Would you jump on the deal or would your moral stop you from jumping on the deal?

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It’s all shades of gray. You can’t logically be pissed w/one scenario w/out being pissed about the other. You gals are just trying to justify low balling AND going straight to the LA to sneak in on the deal. We all know shady agents will push for the offer their representing over other offers, since they can get commissions on both ends. Greed is just human nature. Why would a LA push for other offers instead of the one they’re representing?

Let me ask you one question, if you happen to know the LA and the LA told you that they have a SS that you’d love. They offer to put your offer in at 30% below list price (20-25% below market price) and put the property in contingent state right away. Would you jump on the deal or would your moral stop you from jumping on the deal?

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It’s all shades of gray. You can’t logically be pissed w/one scenario w/out being pissed about the other. You gals are just trying to justify low balling AND going straight to the LA to sneak in on the deal. We all know shady agents will push for the offer their representing over other offers, since they can get commissions on both ends. Greed is just human nature. Why would a LA push for other offers instead of the one they’re representing?

Let me ask you one question, if you happen to know the LA and the LA told you that they have a SS that you’d love. They offer to put your offer in at 30% below list price (20-25% below market price) and put the property in contingent state right away. Would you jump on the deal or would your moral stop you from jumping on the deal?

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It’s all shades of gray. You can’t logically be pissed w/one scenario w/out being pissed about the other. You gals are just trying to justify low balling AND going straight to the LA to sneak in on the deal. We all know shady agents will push for the offer their representing over other offers, since they can get commissions on both ends. Greed is just human nature. Why would a LA push for other offers instead of the one they’re representing?

Let me ask you one question, if you happen to know the LA and the LA told you that they have a SS that you’d love. They offer to put your offer in at 30% below list price (20-25% below market price) and put the property in contingent state right away. Would you jump on the deal or would your moral stop you from jumping on the deal?

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[quote=Scarlett]Zero for maintenance?? I am shaking my head. Ok, I can see painting DIY. Forget about handiness (which we don’t have). What about plumbing and wiring issues? Fixing, or maybe replacing a roof? The materials cost a ton even if you do it yourself. Let’s say you buy an older house that needs the roof to be replaced? How much is that? can you pay it out of one of your monthly paychecks?[/quote]
Tile roof are supposed to last 50 years but in SD’s mild climate, I expect it to last much longer. Maybe a tile get damaged here and there but that should be pretty inexpensive to replace.

Like I said earlier, if you consider remodeling, then it’s much greater than $0. If you consider that as maintenance, then yes, it’s > $0, but to me, a lot of those things don’t “need” to be replaced, I just wanted to. Plumbing cost vary depending on what’s wrong. But stuff that are expensive to replace, like the water pressure regulator, can be replaced for $200-$300. Maybe things will start breaking down in 5-10 years and my tune will change but by looking at other home owners I know and my limited experience, the cost of maintenance is not that much.

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[quote=Scarlett]Zero for maintenance?? I am shaking my head. Ok, I can see painting DIY. Forget about handiness (which we don’t have). What about plumbing and wiring issues? Fixing, or maybe replacing a roof? The materials cost a ton even if you do it yourself. Let’s say you buy an older house that needs the roof to be replaced? How much is that? can you pay it out of one of your monthly paychecks?[/quote]
Tile roof are supposed to last 50 years but in SD’s mild climate, I expect it to last much longer. Maybe a tile get damaged here and there but that should be pretty inexpensive to replace.

Like I said earlier, if you consider remodeling, then it’s much greater than $0. If you consider that as maintenance, then yes, it’s > $0, but to me, a lot of those things don’t “need” to be replaced, I just wanted to. Plumbing cost vary depending on what’s wrong. But stuff that are expensive to replace, like the water pressure regulator, can be replaced for $200-$300. Maybe things will start breaking down in 5-10 years and my tune will change but by looking at other home owners I know and my limited experience, the cost of maintenance is not that much.

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[quote=Scarlett]Zero for maintenance?? I am shaking my head. Ok, I can see painting DIY. Forget about handiness (which we don’t have). What about plumbing and wiring issues? Fixing, or maybe replacing a roof? The materials cost a ton even if you do it yourself. Let’s say you buy an older house that needs the roof to be replaced? How much is that? can you pay it out of one of your monthly paychecks?[/quote]
Tile roof are supposed to last 50 years but in SD’s mild climate, I expect it to last much longer. Maybe a tile get damaged here and there but that should be pretty inexpensive to replace.

Like I said earlier, if you consider remodeling, then it’s much greater than $0. If you consider that as maintenance, then yes, it’s > $0, but to me, a lot of those things don’t “need” to be replaced, I just wanted to. Plumbing cost vary depending on what’s wrong. But stuff that are expensive to replace, like the water pressure regulator, can be replaced for $200-$300. Maybe things will start breaking down in 5-10 years and my tune will change but by looking at other home owners I know and my limited experience, the cost of maintenance is not that much.

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[quote=Scarlett]Zero for maintenance?? I am shaking my head. Ok, I can see painting DIY. Forget about handiness (which we don’t have). What about plumbing and wiring issues? Fixing, or maybe replacing a roof? The materials cost a ton even if you do it yourself. Let’s say you buy an older house that needs the roof to be replaced? How much is that? can you pay it out of one of your monthly paychecks?[/quote]
Tile roof are supposed to last 50 years but in SD’s mild climate, I expect it to last much longer. Maybe a tile get damaged here and there but that should be pretty inexpensive to replace.

Like I said earlier, if you consider remodeling, then it’s much greater than $0. If you consider that as maintenance, then yes, it’s > $0, but to me, a lot of those things don’t “need” to be replaced, I just wanted to. Plumbing cost vary depending on what’s wrong. But stuff that are expensive to replace, like the water pressure regulator, can be replaced for $200-$300. Maybe things will start breaking down in 5-10 years and my tune will change but by looking at other home owners I know and my limited experience, the cost of maintenance is not that much.

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[quote=Scarlett]Zero for maintenance?? I am shaking my head. Ok, I can see painting DIY. Forget about handiness (which we don’t have). What about plumbing and wiring issues? Fixing, or maybe replacing a roof? The materials cost a ton even if you do it yourself. Let’s say you buy an older house that needs the roof to be replaced? How much is that? can you pay it out of one of your monthly paychecks?[/quote]
Tile roof are supposed to last 50 years but in SD’s mild climate, I expect it to last much longer. Maybe a tile get damaged here and there but that should be pretty inexpensive to replace.

Like I said earlier, if you consider remodeling, then it’s much greater than $0. If you consider that as maintenance, then yes, it’s > $0, but to me, a lot of those things don’t “need” to be replaced, I just wanted to. Plumbing cost vary depending on what’s wrong. But stuff that are expensive to replace, like the water pressure regulator, can be replaced for $200-$300. Maybe things will start breaking down in 5-10 years and my tune will change but by looking at other home owners I know and my limited experience, the cost of maintenance is not that much.

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[quote=CA renter]Not to be mean, but if buyers choose not to do this, that is their problem, not the problem of the LA.[/quote]
That’s exactly what those buyers who can get in those deals before the house goes on the market would say as well. Again, it’s just pot calling kettle black to me. Both are not market prices. You’re just mad you don’t have the connectionto get into those sweet deals.

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[quote=CA renter]Not to be mean, but if buyers choose not to do this, that is their problem, not the problem of the LA.[/quote]
That’s exactly what those buyers who can get in those deals before the house goes on the market would say as well. Again, it’s just pot calling kettle black to me. Both are not market prices. You’re just mad you don’t have the connectionto get into those sweet deals.

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[quote=CA renter]Not to be mean, but if buyers choose not to do this, that is their problem, not the problem of the LA.[/quote]
That’s exactly what those buyers who can get in those deals before the house goes on the market would say as well. Again, it’s just pot calling kettle black to me. Both are not market prices. You’re just mad you don’t have the connectionto get into those sweet deals.

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