[Benjamin Singleton]

HVAC condition.

[Blue1]

We are appraisers, we provide a market value not a home inspection. Anyway, putting 'unknown' is still no protection. A good lawyer could say you shoulda 'conditioned' it for inspection. BTW.....How's about that kitchen range and water heater? Heck, even a dirty firelace flue can cause CO in the environment.

[Restrain]

The HVAC is on, the people are alive and well ( ), and there's no visual evidence of failure, then it's "average". If the system is off, it's unknown.

That's why I put in an inspection disclaimer (I'm not a home inspector and don't play one on TV).

[Walter Kirk]

If it's new or a few years old and it works when I'm there ( or the HO tells me it works) I call it good.
If it's more than a few years old and it works I call it average.
If it looks bad, rusted, scorched, parts missing or the HO tells me it doesn't work well I call it poor.

[TEL2002]

NEW....if it is brand new

WORKING....if it is and the owners say it is.

UNKNOWN....if the power is off, then I state why it is unknown.

[Scott Kibler]

Life's too short to worry about every single little thing that might get you sued. Especially when you might get sued no matter what you do.

[Otis Key]

If the equipment is on and working then I put avg. Power off for foreclosure and/or REO's - UNK - New I'll indicate new. I also have a statement in the infamous addenda that states all equipment and amenities are assumed to be operational, in working order , permitted and safely operational.

[Kate]

Yeah, and what about a sump pump??? :P

[Abester]

Originally posted by Kate@Dec 22 2004, 05:54 PM
Yeah, and what about a sump pump??? :P

Kate, I know not of this sump pump of which you speak.,

[Kate]

Originally posted by Gregory Abell@Dec 22 2004, 08:53 PM
Kate, I know not of this sump pump of which you speak.,

Don't worry about it Greg, it's like a garbage disposal.