FHA? Ready..Go!
My client, James is in contract for a really nice townhouse in Hayward. He is using FHA financing. Townhouse complexes, unlike Condo complexes, apparently, don’t need to be FHA approved. The pest inspection was few days ago and the inspector said it was free of section 1 items! Great! What’s the problem, then?
There may be no problems at all. But, I wanted to make sure there will be no issues from the FHA appraiser. I know “Peeling Paint” is a safety item and has to be fixed before the FHA approval. So, with the sellers permission, my client and I decided to get ready for the appraisal and bought some spackle and paint and spend a couple of hours working on the property. I pulled out the nails and screws off the wall, James filled in the holes with spackle and then painted over them. Oh, we also cleaned the tub and the shower, so there will be no dirty spots that may be mistaken for mold.
Everything looks good, or at least looks good to us. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for the FHA approval!
Shokoofeh
www.shokoo.com
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Shokoofeh,
That is going above and beyond for your clients.
I like the fact that you looked at the situation at hand, determined that there might be an issue with the paint, and did something about it.
Being proactive will always save you time, lots of frustration and money in the long run.
Very smart thinking that happens as a result of being a seasoned professional!
Brian
As always, what a fantastic agent you are Shokoofeh! It’s great that you thought ahead to what might cause unnecessary problems for your client and took out the extra time and effort to resolve potential problems.
I’d also suggest that home sellers look into seeing if their home would be FHA-approved, if their homes are in the price range that have a good chance of receiving FHA offers. It’s always best to be proactive whether you’re selling or buying.
Jean
That extra effort keeps the transaction running smooth and your clients for life!
Larry
Shokoofeh,
Trying to foresee future problem in a transaction and to solve them before they occur are the signs of a good experienced agent… which you are.
Mark