I think that is a very basic but, powerful point.

With the prices of homes today the loss of buying power to a commission is a major problem for the next purchase.

This is what keeps the individual protected from the financial influence and power of large corporations - they are both private entities where disputes are refereed by the government.

If you want to see the power of staging, take a look at my most recent blog post, and the pictures I've posted of my most recent flip...we did all that for about $3K...trust me, it was worth every penny and much, much more...

I had the electric repaired out of pocket, but the insurance company is telling me they're willing to reimburse for the electric, pay to repair the siding, and compensate me for lost rent during the 10 days it was without power.

The other negative effect is that it now technically reduces our value even more because when a potential buyer is calculating their affordability to qualify for a mortgage, their buying power is yet again reduced (less money available from their income for P & I means lower mortgage and lower price)

Do you have a limited power of attorney from the seller giving you the ability to deal with all matters for the property?

I reminded him that if the power goes out so do his reserves.

Example for building materials (light fixtures [coating is thin and areas missed], batteries for power tools [they use to last 4 or 5 years now even with similar amount of charges 2 or 3 years].

The signs were on power line poles only and in easement areas next to Realtor signs.