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Originally Posted by troutman
Where is the conflict? If the inspection is negative, the buyer is going to walk away and put an offer on another home. The realtor still gets a deal, so it should not matter to them. In fact, it makes them look good if they can help a client avoid a bad purchase.
It is a buyer's realtor that recommends inspections, not the listing agent.
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It's the buyer's realtor I'm referring to.
All you have said is true, but, however, is assuming an ideal world and totally best practice.
The conflict is that you are dealing with a working relationship where one is dependant on the other to push the sale through, and/or for future business. Am I saying it happens all the time? ... No. Am I saying there is the potential for less than scrupulous practice by putting yourself in that situation? ... Absolutely.
When it comes to buyer beware and JMO but I would advocate getting a totally independant opinion.