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Carol Williams
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Yes, make it an exclusion and remove it... the sooner the better.  

Jun 11, 2017 12:21 PM
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Bob Crane
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Don't worry Bob, they will be exhuming Jack and taking him with them, clearly he meant a lot to them.

Jun 11, 2017 11:53 AM
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Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
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I don't know Jack! I have buried a few pets in my lifetime as well!

Jun 11, 2017 02:30 PM
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Oh wow...

Jun 11, 2017 02:11 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
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     That's why I bury my beloved animals in the National Forest, or on some City or County property that is in a non-buildable area.  

Jun 11, 2017 01:31 PM
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Always respectful and I keep my trap shut!

Jun 11, 2017 12:10 PM
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Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Obviously they loved JACK!!  If this was in their backyard, I would hope they would take it with them, and knowing me, would ask Bob "RealMan" Timm.  JACK won't matter to anyone else, the way he did to them . . .

Jun 11, 2017 12:03 PM
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Lyn Sims
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It's a little odd but like others said I am sure they are taking it with them I'm sure. I find it creepy actually.

Jun 11, 2017 02:56 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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Oh my.... are they taking Jack with them to the new home? Seriously, can't say I've run into this as yet.

Jun 11, 2017 02:29 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

there's not much that can be done with it, except remove it.....

Jun 11, 2017 01:50 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
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I'm sure Jack will be moved to his new home!

Jun 11, 2017 01:30 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Looks like a cemetery that will stay in place.

Jun 11, 2017 01:26 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Next time don't tie Jack's leash to the bumper of your car and he'd have seen 2016.

Jun 11, 2017 12:57 PM
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Raj Taj
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At least there's no barking.

Jun 11, 2017 12:53 PM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
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Unless the new owners wanted to have a pet cemetery, I would at least take the stone. That is a heavy stone. Other option would be to topple the stone and bury it below the surface on top of Jack's grave. Or, transfer Jack and his gravestone to a local Pet Cemetery.

Jun 11, 2017 12:51 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Disclose, and decide if Jack will convey or not.

Jun 11, 2017 12:33 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
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Jack is going to his new home with you, right?

Jun 11, 2017 12:27 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
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I would tell them subtlety goes a long way.

Jun 11, 2017 12:11 PM
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Disclose, disclose, disclose!

Jun 11, 2017 11:55 AM
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Abby Stiller
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That's pure love . lol

Jun 11, 2017 05:28 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
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I have never seen a tombstone of any size for a pet but have seen a small stone or cross. I have been told by a seller that he was going to move the animal when he moved and he did.

Jun 11, 2017 05:10 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
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They use their back yard as a pet cemetery? Is that legal?

Jun 11, 2017 03:38 PM
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I've not seen something like that.  If I did, I would most definitely recommend that they take Fido and the tombstone with them when they move. 

Jun 11, 2017 03:11 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Jack was a damn good dog.

Jun 11, 2017 05:30 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
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"Oh, you can't leave your furbaby behind!  The new owners didn't know Jack the way you did. So, they won't honor his memory the way you will by taking him with you to your new home."

Jun 11, 2017 05:28 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
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Get back Jack...

Jun 11, 2017 03:24 PM
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Theo Shaw
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I wouldn't be so worried about Jack---it's the other dozen headstones behind Jack that would send buyers running!

 

Jun 11, 2017 09:06 PM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
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Ask: " Is Jack staying or going? Is Jack staying on property or going with the family?

I ask the same question if the property is haunted. "Is Uncle Jack's ghost staying in the house or leaving with the family?"

Jun 11, 2017 07:19 PM
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Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
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I haven't had this one happen.  The ashes of my first maltese were spread in my rose garden and the roses have flourished.  I have never buried a body in my yard, nor anyone I know; thankfully.

 

So sorry for your loss!

Jun 11, 2017 06:46 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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I have not had it happen, but can go either way if the people want to take or buyers want it gone or others may not care either way

Jun 11, 2017 05:35 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
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Bob, as long as it is in the Exclusions!

Jun 14, 2017 02:45 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
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Fortunately, I've never seen any like than in private backyards. A lot of people cremate their pets in here....

Jun 13, 2017 12:05 AM
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Mike Kelly,CRS,CIPS
The MJKelly Team - Santa Rosa, CA
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Well I hope that is NOT their backyard! Reminds me of Pet Cemetary!! I assume they will take it with them--move it now. And I LOVE the sellers for erecting anything to their dog!

Jun 12, 2017 07:53 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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Wow, looks like they have lots in the back yard.  Yes I would say something.

 

Jun 12, 2017 10:48 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
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Time to consider relocating their best friend

Jun 12, 2017 09:06 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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Remove the tombstone now! 

Jun 12, 2017 07:01 AM
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Michael Setunsky
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Bob "RealMan" Timm The memories are worth more than a piece of granite. You can always take the great memories with you.

Jun 12, 2017 06:47 AM
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Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
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LOL! I've not run across that one but I would tactfully suggest they remove it.

Jun 12, 2017 06:01 AM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
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Good sign

Jun 12, 2017 05:47 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
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Yes.

Jun 12, 2017 05:42 AM
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Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
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iI really did have a listing that has an old confederate cemetery in their yard. It only had 5 graves and a historical marker. Great neighbors. 🤣

Jun 12, 2017 05:40 AM
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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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I would suggest that they do away with it.

Jun 12, 2017 05:26 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
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Carol Williams nailed this one!

Jun 12, 2017 05:13 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Wow that is like 105 in human years.

Jun 12, 2017 05:02 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Maybe the new owners are pet lovers to and will keep it!

Jun 12, 2017 04:55 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
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Unless the new buyers have a dog named Jack as well, who also passed away, I'm thinking they aren't going to want a pet gravestone on their lawn. But that would be a sensitive discussion to have!

Jun 12, 2017 02:47 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm - of course, there can be anything - just not this one....

Jun 11, 2017 10:50 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
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Well, If it was in the back yard, I may have to comment on it,

Jun 11, 2017 09:33 PM
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Sam Shueh
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I think this is worse than the head stone....

Jun 11, 2017 08:26 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
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never has been a problem.  My parents house has an entire pet cemetery. 

Jun 11, 2017 08:14 PM
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Denise Copeland
Home Sales Palm Beach - Jupiter, FL
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I would ask if it conveys with the property.

Aug 04, 2017 07:49 PM
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