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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
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Jennifer
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WHY
Do sellers like to write that a INGROUND pool is a "gift"...
1. we will be paying the higher taxes on the property because of it
2. we will have to maintain it $$$$
3. are you really going to get rid of it?
Gift....
Can i have the receipt?
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MrsERod
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| Posted 2/12/06 7:37 PM |
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Re: WHY
A pool boy is a gift...a pool, not so much. 
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| Posted 2/12/06 7:38 PM |
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Redhead
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Jennifer
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Re: WHY
Honestly.....it annoys the crap out of me that they have the balls to write this
Gift
can i do an exchange?
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| Posted 2/12/06 7:38 PM |
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Redhead
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Jennifer
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Re: WHY
Posted by MrsProfessor
A pool boy is a gift...a pool, not so much.
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| Posted 2/12/06 7:38 PM |
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MommyofG
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Re: WHY
for an inground? wow, I have actually seen adds say gift for an above ground and that never made sense to me either, what are they gonna take it with them?
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| Posted 2/12/06 7:41 PM |
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Elizabeth
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Re: WHY
I think that means something in realtor talk, although I cant recall what it means - like when they say "possible m/d" its already a m/d...
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| Posted 2/12/06 8:29 PM |
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Re: WHY
I think its so they're not responsible for it, should something be wrong during the inspection, etc. Its not considered to be part of the transaction, you're not buying it - its just a gift, so don't complain about it kinda thing...
its dumb.
Message edited 2/12/2006 8:47:26 PM.
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| Posted 2/12/06 8:46 PM |
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ODonnell
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Re: WHY
I thought that they mean that it's not in great shape and needs repairs - gift being you get it in bad shape - as is - without them doing the repairs.
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| Posted 2/12/06 8:48 PM |
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Blazesyth
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Re: WHY
Our buyers agent told us that it is written in as a gift so that they can give it to you in any condition, they will not fix it, provide any warranty, and also do not have to provide a CO for it.
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| Posted 2/12/06 8:55 PM |
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BabyBoy
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Re: WHY
Posted by Blazesyth
Our buyers agent told us that it is written in as a gift so that they can give it to you in any condition, they will not fix it, provide any warranty, and also do not have to provide a CO for it.
exactly...
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| Posted 2/12/06 9:06 PM |
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Marcie
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Re: WHY
Posted by MrsProfessor
A pool boy is a gift...a pool, not so much.
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| Posted 2/12/06 10:11 PM |
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Stefanie
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Re: WHY
I'd prefer NOT to have a pool...
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| Posted 2/12/06 10:38 PM |
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Redhead
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Jennifer
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Re: WHY
Posted by Stefanie
I'd prefer NOT to have a pool...
ME TOO
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| Posted 2/13/06 7:41 AM |
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DjPiLL
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Re: WHY
Posted by Redhead
Posted by Stefanie
I'd prefer NOT to have a pool...
ME TOO
Then why buy a house with an IGP of all things
At least an above ground you can remove.
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| Posted 2/13/06 12:47 PM |
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DjPiLL
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Richard
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Re: WHY
Posted by Redhead
1. we will be paying the higher taxes on the property because of it
2. we will have to maintain it $$$$
3. are you really going to get rid of it?
Let me also add that...
4. your homeowners insurance will be a LOT more with a pool in your back yard
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| Posted 2/13/06 12:57 PM |
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: WHY
If the listing said IGP I didn't even consider looking any further. It was one of my must-have-nots.
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| Posted 2/13/06 1:08 PM |
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Diane
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Re: WHY
Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH
If the listing said IGP I didn't even consider looking any further. It was one of my must-have-nots.
I agree
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| Posted 2/13/06 1:16 PM |
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Missy
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Re: WHY
i believe if the pool is a gift, that means they did not get the legl permits for it...basically it is illegal..although i never had that happen with an igp only above ground...
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| Posted 2/13/06 1:21 PM |
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csorisi
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Re: WHY
I am buying a house with an igp (which is completely fenced in) & they are selling it as is (basically same thing as gift). The pool has the proper C/os they are just not going to put money into escrow in case the pool doesn't work when you go to start it up in the spring/summer.
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| Posted 2/13/06 3:33 PM |
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bean
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| Posted 2/13/06 4:03 PM |
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lululu
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Re: WHY
I feel like all of the "gifts" a seller gives you are not really gifts. To me, the broken down shed in the backyard of the house we are buying is not really a "gift" either but I am sure they would consider it one!!! The house we are buying also has an IGP which was not listed as a "gift" but we want a pool so it's no bid deal. I also wonder if the broken down swing set we are getting is also a gift????
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| Posted 2/13/06 4:10 PM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
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Jennifer
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Re: WHY
Posted by DjPiLL
Posted by Redhead
Posted by Stefanie
I'd prefer NOT to have a pool...
ME TOO
Then why buy a house with an IGP of all things
At least an above ground you can remove.
I am not....
But at this point...
what is MOST imporant to me is the house.
When looking at potential houses on MLS or other sites if i think the house is worth it i will go look regardless of the igp
BUT if i love the house and it has a igp...well i am going to buy the house...
I PREFER no pool though
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| Posted 2/13/06 6:28 PM |
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PiyoPika566
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Re: WHY
Posted by Redhead
I PREFER no pool though
ditto!.. IMO, a pool is only good for 3 months out of the year, the rest of the time is a liability and burden...
.. if one day I can afford a mansion, and have a pool boy, I wouldn't mind having one 
Message edited 2/13/2006 6:33:16 PM.
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| Posted 2/13/06 6:32 PM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
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Jennifer
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Re: WHY
I just think that the it is written
"pool is gift"
caught me .....
If it is realtor talk well ....didn't know that...
STILL think the wording is lame though...
why not just say...Pool
and let people come see it
Or Pool as is
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