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Expert: - 5/25/2010


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I am selling my house in Durham, NC and have been told that we need to clear all trees and bushes within a foot of the house by the buyers insurance company in order for him to be issued a policy.  This was not something that came up on the inspection report or that was asked of us to do on the Repair and Request Agreement. Is this our responsibility or can we tell him that he needs to find a new insurance company?  
Thanks-Melissa

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Personally I have never heard of this. I might seek advise from your own insurance company. Buyers Insurance company might have reason to think there is liability issues or other concerns. Some insurance companies are more concerned today about pine stray around homes.

The only time this comes up on inspection reports is if trees are dead and might cause damage to home if or when they fall. Dead shrubs also bring on termites.
Good luck.

Marvin  

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Have 20+ years Professional experience.Experianced in property estates and real estate transactions primarly in the Durham,RTP,North Carolina area.Residential Real Estate, Professional Advising,Commercial Real Estate, Estates, My experience covers a vast range of real estate services.Due to my personal training by Frank Ward for over 20+ years everyday.In residential,commercial,sales and leases, I have had the opportunity to work and learn with some of the best in the business. Estates have become a specialty to me, including the personal property side of things and how to handle things and what to do with what you got.Hire me and forget about it..

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Graduate; Durham Public Schools Graduate; North Carolina Central University. Appointed; Real Property sale Commissioner/ Durham County N.C Clerk Of Superior Court 2010, Honorable Archie L.Smith, III, Durham County NC. Completion of the following North Carolina Real Estate Courses. North Carolina Real Estate School Fundamentals. North Carolina Real Estate Broker Classes. Completes Continuing Education classes annually as directed by the State of North Carolina Real Estate Commission. Completion of the following North Carolina Appraisal Courses. R-1 Real Estate Appraisal. R-2 Valuation & Principles & Procedures. R-3 Applied Residential Property Valuation. G-1 Income Property Appraisal & Valuation. Completion of Notary Public Classes for the State Of North Carolina. Active Notary Public for Durham City/County, North Carolina. Active until; 06/16/2015

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