Vancouver's Real Estate Market

[GLOW]

Originally Posted by unit

bang his son

[SSM_DC5]

Send Mike over with a hammer in hand

[Presto]

Buying agent fined/suspended for putting seller on blast

A Saskatoon real estate agent has received a $3,000 fine, a reprimand and a three-month suspension after blowing up at a seller on social media over the condition of their property.

Darrel Stretch admitted to the charge of professional misconduct in a hearing with the Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission last month.

According to a report from the regulator, Stretch had acted for the purchasers in a transaction and was disappointed with how the seller left the property.

Instead of taking it up directly with the seller or their agent, Stretch found an unusual forum to air his grievance.

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“Following the transaction, Mr. Stretch posted pictures from the property and made a number of comments on a Facebook baby announcement post made by a member of the public who was unrelated to the property transaction,” the report said.

“This is how you left your house after we paid you maximum dollar for it. You should be embarrassed!” Stretch wrote, addressing the seller in someone else’s baby announcement.

Among the posts, a photo of a concrete floor with chalk writing that said “this Place is HAUNTD — by Roseabella the goste HOO,” alongside an angry comment from Stretch.

“To put this on the floor for the new owners to see is just how incredibly inconsiderate you are! I hope your new home is haunted and the devil follows you,” he said.

He included another photo of a scratch on the flooring.

“Really nice that [seller] damaged a house that people paid maximum value for !!! And now she hides . But I’m sure her new property has been cleaned very well. She even left food in the fridge… how low can you go?”

Unsurprisingly, real estate commissioner Jeffrey Reimer writes the outburst was upsetting to the person who posted the baby announcement.

Reimer says Stretch also sent an apology to the seller, who was “further upset by Mr. Stretch’s apology letter,” and Stretch was sanctioned by the Saskatchewan Realtors Association with a $2,500 fine.

Stretch told the commission he was “struggling with a number of medical issues related to his health for which he is currently undergoing treatment,” and that he believes the treatment contributed to his conduct.

This is the second time Stretch has been reprimanded by the commission.

In 2019 he faced a $1,000 fine for making “extremely inappropriate” comments to a fellow realtor after he brought a client to view a property and discovered the gas had been left on.

He sent a text to the seller’s realtor accusing them of almost killing him and his clients by leaving the gas stove on. Reimer says that after that realtor was unable to get in touch with stretch, she sent him a text saying “he should have the balls to answer his phone.”

“Mr. Stretch called Registrant A and, after some comments from her, Mr. Stretch responded by saying, “Go f*** yourself, you f***ing c***. I have the f***ing balls to answer my phone.”

Because the more recent incident happened in a public forum, on a post from a person not involved with the sale, Reimer says it’s a more serious breach of conduct.

Stretch received an order of reprimand from the commission and was ordered to pay a $3,000 fine. He has also had his real estate registration terminated for a period of three months.

I'm kinda with the realtor on this one. Seller seems to be trash.

[Badhobz]

sounds like an actual good realtor. id hire this guy, he has some integrity.

[underscore]

Dude sounds unhinged af. The chalk is weird but like... you can wipe it off in a few seconds.

[6793026]

Originally Posted by Gerbs

I have this weird neighbour where the dad (68) inherited the home in recent years, he asks the same rage baiting questions every week

- Can you find a girl for my son (27), he has a gf but I don't like her
- Wow, S2000 going up in price but why do you have 2 cars!
- Can you make sure not to park in front of my house, and let everyone else know too
- Wow the new renter has a S63, he must be poor cause he's a RENTER


Ever since he got my number he sents me 5-9 paragraphs telling me to do things, talks about random stuff and selfies.
- Most recently, he texted out of the blue, soooooooo what year did your dad die again?

these are perfect people for phishing text and then retire after earning 2 million dollars.

[carsncars]

https://www.zealty.ca/property/BC/Co...T-mls_R2957059

Drove past this house today, it's in an awful location and I was curious so I looked it up... boy it's hideous. I'm shocked a new build home can be this bad.

It's really nice how 1/3 of the front door steps are stone and the rest are just plain wood, it's the most half assed thing ever:


Could they not have found a better way to conceal the security camera power lead? Or at least unplug it for the listing photo...


Cheapest looking RGB ceiling lighting (I can see the individual diodes) + random pink/blue strip in the wall?

[underscore]

At least slap a couple pieces of composite over those steps or something.

[GS8]

That is THE worst neighborhood in all of Coquitlam. Trains, surrounded by busy feeder routes and most importantly, the Gordon Ave encampment nearby.

Imagine paying $2mill for Pee Wee's playhouse only to have fenty Fred checking your yard every night for his all-you-can-steal buffet.

[GLOW]

Originally Posted by underscore

At least slap a couple pieces of composite over those steps or something.

black powder coated metal steps i think is popular right now and IMO that's what should have been done.

the RGB lighting has nightclub/strip club vibes I don't know what they were thinking.

i'm not familiar with the area, and the link didn't state a price but the assessed value was like $1.4m, which is interesting. b/c some new TH's go for this much so I can see there'd be an appetite to consider a SFD over a TH for similar money.

$2400/y for property taxes??!! damn vancouver is bending me over

[GS8]

https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/art...ribunal-finds/

TL;DR: Tenant 'supposedly' leaves dirty dishes in the sink. Landlord refuses to refund deposit on grounds of 'nuisance'.

No wonder the process is so slow for legitimate claims. You have dumbfuck landlords like this, wasting everyone's time.

[bcedhk]

Originally Posted by carsncars

https://www.zealty.ca/property/BC/Co...T-mls_R2957059

Drove past this house today, it's in an awful location and I was curious so I looked it up... boy it's hideous. I'm shocked a new build home can be this bad.

It's really nice how 1/3 of the front door steps are stone and the rest are just plain wood, it's the most half assed thing ever:

Could they not have found a better way to conceal the security camera power lead? Or at least unplug it for the listing photo...

Cheapest looking RGB ceiling lighting (I can see the individual diodes) + random pink/blue strip in the wall?

Buddy guy special.

[blkgsr]

watched those two houses get built and always thought to myself who the fuck would want to live there...then laughed when they listed the price

[FOREVER]

Almost bought a place two weeks ago, did the house inspection and noped right out of there. "New" but poorly maintained with with the inspection noting of water/mold damage...

Anyways back to the hunt!



For those that used parents as "daycare services" and looked to buy a place. Did you guys:
1. Buy a place nearby parents
or
2. Buy a place that was convenient for you

Follow up questions, if the budget and criteria is the same for both places:
1. Buy a cheaper place that needs renovations
2. Buy a place that fits the budget and is ready to move in

[Gumby]

If you buy a place near your parents in an area you aren’t crazy about, you’ll want to move elsewhere in the future, which might be challenging or a hassle if you don’t like living. You won’t need daycare services forever… I would pick convenience!

For your follow up question, are you gonna live there during renovations? That would be a huge hassle. If not, I’d choose the cheaper place and you can have a say in how the renovations go.