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BMcD says: (7 months ago)

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A difference of opinion is not slander. The facts are not in dispute, only the opinions each party has expressed. In fact, Lois Lauer Realtor Sales Manager agreed with buyer that the seller's home inspection was not a good inspection and she also stated Forbes should have noticed the crack in the pool comment on the selling agent's inspection disclosure.

BMcD says: (7 months ago)

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Negotiating a price reduction due to subprime loan affect on housing market also ensured Realtor Forbes received commissions for the sale. This also does not change the inconsistent/bad advice given earlier that Alan's boss did not agree with and was contrary to what Alan had buyer sign. Don't have buyer sign a form regarding the importance of a buyer's own home inspection and weeks later tell the buyer the seller's home inspection is very good and not encourage the buyer to do what you had buyer sign. The seller's home inspection stated it was a limited inspection and should not be relied on by buyer. Buyer proceeded with purchase based on Realtor Forbes experienced advice. The unexpected repair costs can easily increase significantly since there are construction defects that have not been completely repaired. Forbes and Lois Lauer Realty have the buyer sign the form regarding home inspections for a very good reason - liability protection. However, the reason should also be to communicate the importance to the buyer verbally when asked about by the buyer about reliance on a seller's home inspection.

Alanforbes says: (7 months ago)

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This is Alan Forbes and I have had two complaints in 20 years of Real Estate practice. I am truly sorry that this individual has taken the time to try and blemish my reputation. I have never, and would never, give bad advice to anyone. This individual that has complained about me is regretting his purchase and his own decisions associated with the purchase. Buyers remorse. It is not an agents place to make decisions for a client. He was given his options, and he chose poorly. Previously, he sold a home through me and purchased another one prior to this purchase and was COMPLETELY satisfied. Because he trusted me and the fact that I had done a great job previously, he called on me when he needed my services to buy the home he is complaining about. This was our third transaction together and he was experienced in the home selling or buying process. I am the same professional broker that he was happy with in the past and I am trusted by all in my business. In addition, Mr. McDonough failed to mention that at one point he had an option to back out and cancel the sale. I was not opposed to him cancelling but he asked me to negotiate a price reduction and I managed to negotiate a $50,000(yes $50,000)reduction for him. This far exceeds any reduction I have ever been able to negotiate in the past. He is neither grateful for this or complimentary of our past association.
It was his decision to proceed with the purchase and it was his decision not to get a second home inspection. I was in no way responsible for influencing him NOT to get another inspection. He was satisfied at the time that the inspection he had was sufficient. I feel he is bordering on slander with his agressive attemt to make me look bad. I have hundreds of clients that would be very surprised to read his defamatory comments about me here and elsewhere. His attempt to make me look bad are disturbing. It appears he is on a heated campaign to make me look bad. I regret that he has made me the focus of his remorse. Once we are fully informed, the decisions we make are our own, not to be passed on to others looking for someone to blame. I do understand Mr. McDonough's feeling but his blame is misdirected.
Sincerely,
Alan Forbes
Century 21 Lois Lauer Realty