Tucson Kent's World: Lets Talk About What I Can't Talk To You About!

Lets Talk About What I Can't Talk To You About!

 

 

 

As much assistance as REALTORS® provide to clients, there are certain things that are illegal, unethical and impossible for us to talk about.  Perception-based judgements like "is this a good neighborhood" and "is the crime rate high or low here" are impossible to answer...especially since one person's idea of what is good or bad may be completely different from anothers.

Telling a client what the racial, ethnic or religious makeup of a neighborhood is a direct violation of Fair Housing practices, and can lead to serious fines, prison time and loss of license.  While I do my best to help clients get pertinent information to help them make decisions on property, sometimes I can only be "the source of the source." 

When buyers are looking for a home in the Tucson, Arizona metro area, I have a list of resources for them to be able to find useful information.  One example in the video above is the Tucson Police Department's interactive crime statistics map: TPD Internet

If you are interested in learning more about the tips I have for homebuyers, or buying any type of real estate in Tucson, Arizona - please feel free to call, text, tweet or email me.

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4 comments • Kent Simpson 520.302.5368 Tucson Homes Land & Investment • June 26 2009 02:58PM

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Howdy there Kent

I had a client one time ask me if I knew if there were any darks in the area. Because his Agent was not being very helpful with the info about it.

I told hem will lets walk over here. And told him, will it looks like this area right back here, where all these tres are could very will get mighty dark at times. And then asked if there was any questions about the Home Inspection its self he wanted to ask me. I do believe he was not real happy with me over my answer.

Sure do like your helpful post, my friend

God Bless America

Posted by New Hampshire Home, Events & Relocation Information by Dale-God Bless America (Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections ) almost 3 years ago

Glad you stopped by Dale - and that you stood your ground when asked a question that could get everybody into trouble.  Like your answer! LOL

Posted by Kent Simpson 520.302.5368 Tucson Homes Land & Investment (Tierra Antigua Realty - Downtown) almost 3 years ago

Kent - Nice post... There are some things that can't be discussed and there are some things that shouldn't be discussed - not because they are prohibited but because they could be misconstrued and risk management dictates that we err on the side of caution.  When we are asked for crime statistics, sexual predator info, demographic info, etc., I simply send them the appropriate links.

Posted by Ryan Shaughnessy, Broker/Attorney - Your Lafayette Square Real Estate Partner (PREA Signature Realty - www.preasignaturerealty.com) almost 3 years ago

GOOD MORNING KENT!  I was going to say something ... but I can't!  Another resource is the Arizona Daily Star Police Beat blog.  Gives daily updates about a variety of things.  Good post! -- Gab

Posted by Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind, Broker/Owner (KGC Properties LLC, Tucson Property Management & Real Estate) almost 3 years ago

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