@Scott E. I love to hear your story, because that is what my hope would be, that some people actually care about what is going to happen to their childhood home. And thank you for not tearing it down and building some giant square box with a flat roof taking up the entire perimeter of the property. But…. I actually had an experience in my own neighborhood, where I knew the elderly gentleman that passed away, met with the son (who seemed very lovely and reminisced about his childhood). I was very honest about my interest in preserving the home’s history and making sure it still blended in the neighborhood. But at the end of the day, the person (well named flipper) with the highest bid wins the day. I am still glad to hear that is not always the case though. But, I totally agree that you have to be honest, no matter what.
