4. the listing agent arrives. he is driving a pick - up. he says to you \i thought i might tag along on this…

4. the listing agent arrives. he is driving a pick - up. he says to you \i thought i might tag along on this inspection. i was a contractor for 20 years before i got into real estate.\ what are your concerns? select all that apply. 1 the agent may try to direct the inspection the agent may not be objective your client may want to discuss renovations with the listing agent the agent represents the seller and your client may not want you to share your findings there are no concerns. having a second set of eyes is a good thing when doing an inspection

4. the listing agent arrives. he is driving a pick - up. he says to you \i thought i might tag along on this inspection. i was a contractor for 20 years before i got into real estate.\ what are your concerns? select all that apply. 1 the agent may try to direct the inspection the agent may not be objective your client may want to discuss renovations with the listing agent the agent represents the seller and your client may not want you to share your findings there are no concerns. having a second set of eyes is a good thing when doing an inspection

Answer

Brief Explanations:

  1. The agent may try to direct the inspection: A former contractor - turned - agent might use their experience to influence the inspection process, maybe to downplay issues or guide it in a way that benefits the seller.
  2. The agent may not be objective: Since the agent represents the seller (as a listing agent), their prior experience as a contractor and their role in the real - estate transaction (representing the seller) can lead to a lack of objectivity during the inspection. Their goal is to get the best deal for the seller, not to provide an unbiased inspection report.
  3. Your client may want to discuss renovations with the listing agent: The listing agent has 20 years of experience as a contractor. This makes them a potential source of information about renovations. So, the client may be interested in discussing renovation - related matters with them, which could distract from the inspection process or lead to the client getting information that might not be in their best interest (if the agent is not objective).
  4. The agent represents the seller and your client may not want you to share your findings: The listing agent's primary loyalty is to the seller. If the inspection reveals issues, the client may be hesitant to share those findings with the agent (who represents the seller) through you, as they may be concerned that the agent will use that information to their (the seller's) advantage.
  5. There are no concerns...: This is incorrect. The listing agent has a conflict of interest as they represent the seller, and their prior experience as a contractor can also introduce biases or attempts to influence the inspection. So, there are valid concerns.

Answer:

  • The agent may try to direct the inspection
  • The agent may not be objective
  • Your client may want to discuss renovations with the listing agent
  • The agent represents the seller and your client may not want you to share your findings