Every home has flaws, even new ones. To suggest that all Realtors and Sellers are crooks is extremely unfortunate and short-sighted. Though you have a right to your opinion, I would submit that if a "DEAL- KILLER" is what you are seeking, why waste everyone's time.
If you are a Buyer who is trying to force a seller into submission, Larry IS your guy. If that is the case, I ask then, who is truly the "ethically challenged?"
There is no argument that "he [Larry Cerro] will find out anything and everything wrong with the home" however, while he flexes his ability to pick fly-dodo out of pepper, it is important to note that his extremism can actually work against the Buyers. Listing every little defect can present unintended consequences such as deterring buyers from purchasing their first choice to lowering their standards simply because they were overwhelmed with a litany of "PETTY" findings. Since many home buyers lack the necessary DIY knowledge required to determine the severity of issues, Cerro's inflated report leaves most home buyers believing the cost of repairs out weighs their desire.
As there are just as many bad Buyers as Sellers, there are just as many good Realtors as bad; and for the right price you can hire the hammer to represent both sides. read more