So last week I helped my buyer close on a house over in Essex. A very nice end unit townhome. The previous week we conducted are final walkthrough. During the walkthrough we noticed about 2 inches of water pooled infront of the basement door. Now, this is impossible because the seller agreed to "clear basement entrance drain". The problem is now the drain had disappeared!
The drain was completely gone! The water had no where to go. When I contacted the listing agent he insisted "there never was a drain there to begin with". Nevermind the fact that they had agreed to clear the "non-existing" drain, for what they said to had been true they would have had to clear the water with a bucket everytime it rained, and it rained ALOT last year!
This had me questioning my sanity.... what reputable contractor would seal a drain like that?
Ultimately, the next day, the drain reappeared. The listing agent claimed his client went above and beyond by putting in a raised drain to ensure drainage even when debris clutters.
As a Realtor, we are advocated for our clients and there will always be those out there who we have to protect our clients from.
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