Comments on: Termites Bug Me

By: A little pregnant (but this is really about termites) — The San Diego Home Blog

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:49:02 +0000

[...] I wrote about the nuances of the language in the termite addendum to the purchase contract back in my younger days. And being a full-disclosure kind of girl (refer to Paragraph One above), I am prepared to say I was wrong. Whether you fill in “Seller’s choice” or “Any reliable” where the inspection company is concerned, the reality is that it becomes a negotiable item. If you are faced with competing claims, whether they be about the extent of the problem or the method of treatment, the parties are forced to duke it out. [...]

By: The San Diego Home Blog » Blog Archive » The World According to Kris - 2006 in Review

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 18:41:36 +0000

[...] Scientists discover fossil of 375 million year old fish that has early signs of limbs. Some speculate that it is actually Strom Thurmond, while others swear it is their real estate office’s Top Producer. Meanwhile, the FDA rejects medicinal use of marijuana. Angry glaucoma patients everywhere throw munchies at their TV sets. The San Diego Home Blog debuts and, by the end of the month, posts a total readership of three: Steve, me and one 14-year-old boy in Toledo who misspelled “organisms” in his Google search and got my post on termite inspections. [...]

By: John Lockwood

John Lockwood — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:23:34 +0000

Wow, that was timely. I was just going out to meet a client and just happened to have the WPA up in Winforms. I opted for “Any Reliable and Licensed” instead of the “Seller’s Choice” I had in there. Thanks. I’m doing that from now on.

By: The San Diego Home Blog » Blog Archive » Happy Anniversary to Us!

The San Diego Home Blog » Blog Archive » Happy Anniversary to Us! — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:05:17 +0000

[...] Saturday (tomorrow) will mark our six month anniversary at the San Diego Home Blog. 96 posts and 415 comments later, we have written on topics ranging from (prepare for link overload) Presale Property Inspections to Termite Inspections, from New Business Models to Agent Licensing, and from Real Estate Fees to Good Escrows to Bad Agents. We’ve talked about Marketing, Technology, Financing and Market Trends. Did all of this silly talk provide value to our clients who follow our blog? I certainly hope so. Providing value through information dissemination is but one way our blogging serves our clients, however. Smart agents know the value of their professional network to their clients. The network, however, can no longer be limited to the guys at the water cooler, as there is a vast world out there thinking with a different perspective and approaching our business in different ways. Technology is providing access to information like never before, is changing the way we view our world, and is changing our industry by the minute. As agents, a broader perspective makes us more knowledgeable in our profession, and increased knowledge can only translate to improved service and value to our clients. So to mark our impending anniversary, I will offer my linkation love-fest to honor the bloggers in the industry who have most educated me and inspired me to think in larger terms. While this list represents the blogs I count among my favorites, it is by no means inclusive. (In other words, if I didn’t mention you, don’t put pins in the Kris voodoo doll). [...]

By: Kris Berg

Kris Berg — Mon, 15 May 2006 14:38:03 +0000

Thanks, Kendra! I appreciate the comment, and congratulations on your new (”bug-free”) home! I am looking forward to celebrating with you when you get moved in.

By: Kendra

Kendra — Mon, 15 May 2006 04:13:15 +0000

I agree- the second opinion was a good way to go. As the buyer of this house I can only say “Thank you, Kris!” for being so on top of things. You’re the best!

By: Steve Berg

Steve Berg — Tue, 02 May 2006 01:42:01 +0000

Kris: Admittedly, termites (aka Wood Destroying Pests) are not a very sexy subject, but it can be very costly. A qualified and ethical vendor is critical. I received a call just today from a termite company I had never heard of. They were offering a “free” inspection for one of our recent listings. In a nice way I said “Thanks, but no thanks”. Now this company may be very good and very ethical. I honestly don’t know. But my radar goes up in a situation like this. Whom do I trust more? A company I have successfully worked with for years (and who charge $75 for the required inspection) or an unknown company offering free inspections? Which company can I most depend upon to charge my client fairly if remedial work is needed? Just a thought… And, BTW, great job in getting that 2nd opinion!