Has anyone besides myself helped a client purchase, replace, install, CO-Fire-Smoke Alarms.

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Rosemary Rizzitello (FAIRMOUNT REALTORS)

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John McCormack, CRS

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Yes. I've replaced small items for out of town / state sellers. Also always help the elderly with things that they can't do. It's the little things and why not pay it forward?

Apr 11, 2015 11:43 PM

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Yes, I had a older couple and it was no big deal. I do not do manual labor but will reach out and help someone that reminds me of my parents who should not be on a ladder.

Apr 11, 2015 02:58 PM

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Can't say that I have... I have recommended they do so, however!

Apr 11, 2015 10:24 PM

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I try to stay out of the repair business because of the liability. Hire a handyman is the best way

Apr 11, 2015 10:02 PM

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Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

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I do it all the time. When I drive to the appraisal inspection for my sellers, I stop by Home depot to buy those alarms. I also have tools in my car to install them. I do it~ small price to avoid stress for everyone.

Apr 11, 2015 05:16 PM

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Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

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Smoke alarms and fire extinguishers are great gifts to give to your buyers, after closing.

Apr 11, 2015 02:53 PM

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John McCormack, CRS

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Rosemary Rizzitello I have never installed any. Usually, it is on the home inspectors list of things to discuss.

Apr 11, 2015 11:38 PM

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John McCormack, CRS

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Bruce Walter

Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Rosemary, we are just about to do so as the client has purchased two smoke alarms and we need to find out the best place to install them according to local code.

Apr 11, 2015 10:18 PM

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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

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I have not needed to do it but would do if necessary.

Apr 11, 2015 09:24 PM

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Sally K. & David L. Hanson

EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI

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It is required by law here and we are always sure they are installed when we list a property.

Apr 11, 2015 09:05 PM

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

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Always! I have become an expert...

Apr 11, 2015 03:01 PM

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John McCormack, CRS

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

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Probably, but I haven't.

Sep 22, 2018 08:34 AM

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Ajay Pandya

e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH

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Not me.

Apr 14, 2018 10:49 PM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

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No - but I've referred them to a contractor or handyman depending on the need

Sep 09, 2017 04:49 AM

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Michael Jacobs

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Rosemary -- I have a service that I recommend that can install/replace those items. I'm not the most handy person and we're constantly reminded about liability in our business. It's best handled by a professional -- even things that seem pretty simple.

Apr 12, 2015 02:44 AM

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Michael Layton

RE/MAX Desert Properties - Palm Springs, CA

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Selling in a a resort community many of our sellers are out of the area. We often help them out by buying new batteries or the actual detector (the minimum standard just changed here) and/or replacing them. We only draw the line if it involves actually mounting something to the wall or climbing ladders or wiring (in the case of hard wired units) then we have a very reasonable handyman we recommend.

Apr 12, 2015 01:59 AM

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Barbara Todaro

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my team members will help with that if the seller has already moved out....

Apr 12, 2015 01:45 AM

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Spirit Messingham

Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson, AZ

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Costco 4 pack for like $25, install one in each bedroom and can come back on FHA apprasial if not present. Yes, I have helped a client before this this chore :)

Apr 12, 2015 12:16 AM

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Yes. I've replaced small items for out of town / state sellers. Also always help the elderly with things that they can't do. It's the little things and why not pay it forward?
Yes, I had a older couple and it was no big deal. I do not do manual labor but will reach out and help someone that reminds me of my parents who should not be on a ladder.
Can't say that I have... I have recommended they do so, however!
I try to stay out of the repair business because of the liability. Hire a handyman is the best way
I do it all the time. When I drive to the appraisal inspection for my sellers, I stop by Home depot to buy those alarms. I also have tools in my car to install them. I do it~ small price to avoid stress for everyone.
Smoke alarms and fire extinguishers are great gifts to give to your buyers, after closing.
Rosemary Rizzitello I have never installed any. Usually, it is on the home inspectors list of things to discuss.
Rosemary, we are just about to do so as the client has purchased two smoke alarms and we need to find out the best place to install them according to local code.
It is required by law here and we are always sure they are installed when we list a property.
No - but I've referred them to a contractor or handyman depending on the need
Rosemary -- I have a service that I recommend that can install/replace those items. I'm not the most handy person and we're constantly reminded about liability in our business. It's best handled by a professional -- even things that seem pretty simple.
Selling in a a resort community many of our sellers are out of the area. We often help them out by buying new batteries or the actual detector (the minimum standard just changed here) and/or replacing them. We only draw the line if it involves actually mounting something to the wall or climbing ladders or wiring (in the case of hard wired units) then we have a very reasonable handyman we recommend.
my team members will help with that if the seller has already moved out....
Costco 4 pack for like $25, install one in each bedroom and can come back on FHA apprasial if not present. Yes, I have helped a client before this this chore :)