EP: 1490•11 Oct 2023

The $100k Moisture Repairs Barfoot & Thompson Agents Didn't Disclose | Ep. 1490

About this episode

In this episode, we discuss a controversial property deal involving undisclosed moisture issues and two Barfoot and Thompson agents.

We talk about what happened and why the buyer of the property was left with a hefty repair bill for a buyer.

Through our investigation, we uncover the intricacies of the deal, from overlooked building reports to pivotal decisions on auction day.

Main points discussed:

Building reports
Real estate agent conduct
The importance of due diligence in property transactions.
Real estate agent complaints

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