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Last week I did a video response to the mold report submitted by the last buyers of the house on Compass.  They had jumped in a little too quick, apparently, and using this report they thought they could work over the bank for some free dough - $34,700 to be exact.

I don't like it when somebody sends in a questionable report, because by law I have to forward it to the eventual buyer, regardless of its accuracy.  So using moden technology I videotaped a tour of the house and commented on the alleged mold-like areas.

We know that Sandicor has a rule against putting website addresses in the remarks (my last fine was $500) so I put a link in the CONFIDENTIAL REMARKS  as a way to inform other buyer agents that if they were to show the house, there are areas of concern.

Sandicor sent this over today:

It has been reported to Sandicor that the above referenced property is not in compliance with Rule 11.7. The following needs to be removed immediately from the confidential remarks to be in compliance  “Jim's video reaction to recent inspection report: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHYqPn36sO8”
 
11.7 Photographs and Virtual Tours (“Media”) on the MLS.  By submitting “Media” to the MLS which were taken by the participant and/or subscriber, the submitting participant and/or subscriber grants the MLS and the other participants and subscribers the right to reproduce and display the “Media” in accordance with these rules and regulations. “Media” submitted by the participant or subscriber may only be used for their specified purpose of displaying the subject property, view from the subject property and/or amenities included in the subject property’s homeowner association fees and/or dues. SANDICOR, Inc. reserves the right to reject or remove any “Media” submitted that includes any text, personal advertising or promotion as well as people or persons. If a listing broker desires to use the photographs, drawings or similar “Media” from a former listing made by another participant or subscriber (the “Original Listing Broker”) in connection with the new listing broker’s active listing, the new listing broker shall first obtain the written permission of the “Original Listing Broker” to do so. MLS Compilation for a particular property, the new listing broker shall first obtain the written permission of the “Original Listing Broker” to do so.
 
 I objected, reminding the clerk that it was in the confidential remarks, and meant to be an informative piece for agents to use when assisting their buyers.

Her response:

When you click on the link it takes you to the tour and to the “ Related Videos” which has tips for home sellers, interviews with listing agents, and your photo with an office sign and phone number.

Well yes, that's how Youtube works, they have other related videos that I've done.  But I objected again, based on the link being in the confidential remarks - no buyer will see it.

Her response:

Rule 11.7 reads  “ SANDICOR, Inc. reserves the right to reject or remove any “Media” submitted that includes any text, personal advertising or promotion as well as people or persons” this would include your link in the confidential remarks. To be in compliance please remove immediately.

Sounds like I'm being singled out.  Bongs and lousy pictures are acceptable, but including a video in an attempt to help agents identify problems gets banned.  Go figure.