Now this is pretty funny...

bdoles2 · May 24, 2008, 10:05pm

Go here.

It’s a listing on Craigslist by a realtor. This guy must be a comedian. :o

mcyr · May 24, 2008, 10:10pm

Brian, he must just want you to inspect the doorbells. ha. ha.

Marcel

bdoles2 · May 24, 2008, 10:12pm

ha I’m trying to think of something clever and send him a nice message.

The doorbell comment might do it.

Marc_D.Shunk · May 24, 2008, 10:32pm

You should reply and ask him which room it is he wants inspected.

I would have to think you’d have near 100 bucks in real costs just to show up at the house.

wsiegel · May 25, 2008, 2:07am

sad part is, someone has probably already contacted him and booked the inspection

Brian_A.MacNeish · May 25, 2008, 10:28am

I might do a drive-by inspection for that…and I’d have to be aleady driving by for some other reason and no written report required!!!

dvalley · May 25, 2008, 10:32am

100 measly bucks to inspect a house. I don’t even do a sole Termite inspection for under $125.00.

Tell him that the 100 dollars will get him a shed inspection.

The gall of some people asking for a FREEBIE. Incredible…

tfarmer · May 25, 2008, 2:01pm

I could fly there.
$49 each way with a little left for a snickers bar.

jmckenna1 · May 25, 2008, 2:49pm

It seems we have some “walk by inspectors” who would answer this ad.

Steven_C.Meyer · May 25, 2008, 5:02pm

Don’t be so hard on the realtor.

I am sure he has discounted his commission dramatically, and hasn’t much left to pay for this!!!

swaskewicz · May 25, 2008, 9:21pm

They’re everywhere…

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/rts/658121297.html
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/rts/691008743.html
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/rts/683614981.html

bkelly2 · May 26, 2008, 4:53am

Dear David Barton, the house looks good from here.

Please send the $100.00 ASAP.

jburkeson1 · May 26, 2008, 1:46pm

I just finished inspecting it from here, looks good.

Where do I send the invoice?

Steven_C.Meyer · May 26, 2008, 4:36pm

Sorry guys

I beat you to it!!!

33,000 feet, United A/L

Pictures included with report.

Hope his check is good!!!

tfarmer · May 26, 2008, 4:41pm

This just makes me FRICKIN SICK :twisted:

jgilleland · May 26, 2008, 5:10pm

Unfortunately, for them, their going to get what they pay for.
I was through Decatur about 10 years ago, think I could hit them up for a prelisting inspection.

tfarmer · May 26, 2008, 5:37pm

I have no problem with people advertising on Craig’s list but come on, they are making the whole industry look bad because of the low ball pricing, in fact the guy that used to work with me is now advertising inspections for $200 with free reinspects, I guess he learned nothing!!!. :mad:

hlowe · May 26, 2008, 8:47pm

Hey Steven!

       Just to let you know; I sent emails to two out of three of these guys you posted, and made it very clear how upset we as an industry are with the likes of him. I expressed my own personal disappointment and disgust, as well. We as an association, should all take the time to personally contact every one of these guys, as we become aware of them. If they get enough of a backlash from their associates, they may decide to play ball. It's worth a try. I,m really sick of these clowns!

Steven_C.Meyer · May 26, 2008, 9:06pm

Was considering moving to colorado (Springs area), but at those prices, may tough it out up here for a while, can’t put food on the table with those prices!!!

??Did I see “realtor incentive” in one of those “ads”???

How long before they are out of business???

Up here, one of the national franchis owner/operator puts a ton of ads on Craigs list.

To put in prospective, the only people who look on Craigs list are looking for a bargain. So how much influence their post will have on the general business might not be much.

Even see R/E agents advertise on C/L. How pathetic!!!