7 Kids, 2 grandkids, 1 on-the-way, 2 cats, Mom, and Dad

See it works or What's a heating element between friends

We had the house inspection for the house we want to buy a couple of days ago. Beautiful Wife went to the house because she needed to pickup the radon test kits and was greeted at the door by the lady of the house.

Beautiful Wife attended the same aerobics class with her for a while and my Daughters did some babysitting for them too.

During the house inspection the inspector tested the stove and found that the incredibly dated, filthy stove didn't fully work. The bottom element didn't heat at all. We decided this was worth mentioning since the stove was part of the purchase agreement.

The woman had actually baked a couple of potatoes and told Beautiful Wife, "See it works." Beautiful Wife put her hand in and the bottom element was only warm because the oven had been heated but not because it was actually working. The woman heard the real estate agent coming and said, "Ok, good, it works." just when she walked into the room. I told the agent later that evening that it doesn't work and she's going to have the other agent check it again.

Also, there were two radon kits put in the basement. One of them had been turned over. They have kids so we hope it was just one of them not knowing any better.

We also mentioned that the inspector couldn't open the damper on the fireplace. The response, "Well, we don't use the fireplace." That's all fine and well but they are selling the house with that as a feature and we want to use it. Sheesh.

My agent gave them a copy of the house inspection just to show them that we're not being picky and expecting that every little thing be taken care of before we move into the house. In fact, I think we're being very understanding and accommodating.

Posted by bbarton at July 18, 2003 10:21 PM