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Rainmaker
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Sounds like a bunch of hoax bs. They might be sending themsleves the letters. If previous owners received similar letters, how do these new owners know that? Never had to disclose anything similar. I guess we'll have to start writing in our contracts that " ghosts, spirits, etc are attached to property, so they all convey"

Jun 25, 2015 08:41 AM
Rainer
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Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
A Tradition Of [Excellence, Trust & Service]

This is a little creepy and I would freak me out getting letters from a stalker.

So If I knew for sure the seller received letters from the stalker maybe they should have discussed.  But how would the sellers know the stalker would go after the buyers.  This is a very weird story.

Jun 25, 2015 11:45 AM
Rainmaker
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Julia - Fortunately I have never run into a situation like this one before.

Jun 25, 2015 08:59 AM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Julia,

What a strange story, and I would have definitely disclosed providing the sellers had told me.  It is a very sad story.  A

Jun 25, 2015 07:27 AM
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Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

Did a violent crime happen in the history of the neigborhood? My guess is the stalker's family /watcher lived nearby or in the house at one time.  Here is what I would do: Write a brief letter stating that "police reports were made about someone harrassing them and the location. The crime is unsolved. "

Buyer is obligated to investigate just as one might check on insurance claims at a subject property.

Some people might be attracted to the eery nature of this watcher. Make the house into some wierd attraction? 

I would love to hear the agent's in Parsippany's inside story but even if we knew who they were they wouldn't comment due to the lawsuit.

Jun 25, 2015 05:42 AM
Rainmaker
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Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Ridiculous.  Get an alarm system, security lights and a big dog.

Jun 25, 2015 05:40 AM
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Teaching Amanda Fische
Teaching Amanda Fische - Denver, CO
Offering 30 plus years of sales insights

That is just creepy, can't say that I have ever had anything like this happen. Looking forward to seeing some answers here.

Jun 25, 2015 03:25 AM
Rainmaker
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Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

Thankfully, I haven't had this type of situation and hope it stays that way.

 

Jun 25, 2015 03:21 AM
Rainmaker
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Nancy Robinson Ranked #6 in MI
Century 21 Town and Country - Royal Oak, MI
#11 Century21 Realtor in the US, #16 in the World

Sounds like there might be something more to the story. You'd think these days the homeowners could find a way to figure out if someone is  stalking them.   Why are the new owners suing for what they paid for the house in stead of trying to make them buy the house back?

But as for disclosures, it really goes to the point of  what is mandated by law to disclose and what is the intent of  New Jersy Disclosure Law.  Is peaceful enjoyment is part of thier disclosure laws? And  if this is true then sounds like the sellers did have a duty to dosclose.

Jun 26, 2015 09:53 PM