Joe Birrell (NY)
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- Joined
- Jan 16, 2002
I really can't take this job much longer....(sigh) :blink:
I get a court ordered appraisal which are usually less hassle than most assignments. It usually indicates
that both parties are in general agreement and have at least agreed to accept the value estimate by the court ordered appraisal report.
I see from the assignment letter than one of the attorneys claims there is a dispute over so-called repairs which his client (the husband) feels is just cosmetic items.
I arrive at the property and the husband is sitting in his car at the curb waiting for me. The wife answers the door (normal so far). As we walk-in the husband immediately starts pointing out the upgrades, while the wife starts pointing out what's wrong with the subject.
Before I can gain control of the situation a fierce battle
starts...screaming, yelling, name calling, accusations, etc..etc. Suddenly 2 teenage daughters come flying down the staircase and join in on the attack upon their father
. The whole thing is out of control at this point and I retreat from the scene, except they follow me outside and continue the battle in front of the house (it's located in a congested townhouse development)........The husband takes out his cell phone and calls 911 . Meanwhile, I'm getting into my car and leaving the scene before I have to be a witness at the murder trial, or at least spend the next hour being a witness when the cops show up :blink:
Think I should charge extra for the return trip ?
I get a court ordered appraisal which are usually less hassle than most assignments. It usually indicates
that both parties are in general agreement and have at least agreed to accept the value estimate by the court ordered appraisal report.
I see from the assignment letter than one of the attorneys claims there is a dispute over so-called repairs which his client (the husband) feels is just cosmetic items.
I arrive at the property and the husband is sitting in his car at the curb waiting for me. The wife answers the door (normal so far). As we walk-in the husband immediately starts pointing out the upgrades, while the wife starts pointing out what's wrong with the subject.
Before I can gain control of the situation a fierce battle
starts...screaming, yelling, name calling, accusations, etc..etc. Suddenly 2 teenage daughters come flying down the staircase and join in on the attack upon their father
. The whole thing is out of control at this point and I retreat from the scene, except they follow me outside and continue the battle in front of the house (it's located in a congested townhouse development)........The husband takes out his cell phone and calls 911 . Meanwhile, I'm getting into my car and leaving the scene before I have to be a witness at the murder trial, or at least spend the next hour being a witness when the cops show up :blink: Think I should charge extra for the return trip ?
