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We bought a house and it was listed with 60 feet by 179 feet less land than what was listed. Is there anything we can do about it? Who can we go back on? The realtor helped us measure the property according to what she listed. We live in Kentucky. Thanks
Dear Debbie;
When a listing agent lists incorrectly he or she is accountable for the correct information. Since it was measured by the listing agent this is the one responsible and to whom you should file a complaint. I am not sure if (from your question) you measured the property with the listing agent. If, however, there was another agent (your buyer agent) who helped you measure and pointed out that the property was not the size that was listed I am wondering why you closed on the house without pointing this out. Certainly you are entitled to calculate what the cost per square foot of the land is and then ask to be compensated for the difference by the listing brokerage. Call the listing broker and then if you don't have any success call the managing broker of the company.
Best wishes,
Jessica Bryan
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Jessica Bryan
Expertise
buying and selling process such as:
General questions from first time buyers
How to market a home
Why choose a REALTOR
How do I find a REALTOR
Should I consider buying or selling without a REALTOR--how much can I save
Should I remodel or move
How much can I expect to gain by fixing up my home before selling
Helpful tips when selling
Helpful tips when buying
finding a good mortgage loan
what is the difference between banks, mortgage bankers, and mortgage brokers
Questions from the general public, people thinking about getting their real estate license, newly licensed.
Fellow professionals who have interests in networking and how to get started
What is a market evaluation and how does it differ from an appraisal what are the different loan programs
services a REALTOR can perform
when to use a lawyer
when to use escrow
what are the regional differences in the buying and selling process
what is the MLS and how does it work
how can the layman access information on the web--listings and other information
These are just a few of the questions. I can suggest that if I am unable to answer a question I will refer the inquiry to a source that can.
Experience
Anyone who is in this business and who dedicates oneself to professionalism has continued to take classes and along with it,additional credentials, awards and honors. I can list a host of them, but my greatest accomplishments happen to be those of getting first time buyers (who didn't think they could afford to buy a home)into a home of their dreams. The look on their faces when I hand over the keys is worth all of the hard work.
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