The mantra of "guilty until proven innocent" is superbly applicable in real estate.  

I know I can be guilty of being a bit loose with terms so to be clear: Yes, I was referring to using repairs as a way to negotiate the price down.

Quote from @Vaughan Moody: You know it's not your fault, so why are you acting so guilty?

State of NJ Law (We are a TENANT friendly state)Conviction of Assaulting or Threatening the Landlord, His Family or EmployeesA landlord can evict a tenant who has assaulted or made terrorist threats against the landlord, his family or an employee of the landlord.Requires the tenant to have been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to such an offenseCan evict a tenant for allowing some as described above to stay in the residenceApplies to juveniles as wellNo eviction suit may be brought more than two years after the later of the following:the juvenile was found to be delinquent;conviction of the person; orafter the person’s release from incarcerationRequires 3 day Notice to Quit before prior to filing for eviction

We all probably like to pitch our Midwest markets when we are in a sales role, so full transparency I guess I’m guilty of that here.

Even if I were sued, I document everything and obey the law, so I won't be found guilty.

Even if I were sued, I document everything and obey the law, so I won't be found guilty.

Note dealers are, IMO, pretty relaxed about discussing their notes and I've been guilty of it as well, but really if you hold a note you should have a LOI to discuss the note and any deal.A bank certainly wants something to show that there is at least a potential business arrangement over the subject note(s) as they are not going to discuss individual customer details with anyone off the street.

She understands this and would feel guilty if her cats did damage to brand new floors.

Even if I were sued, I document everything and obey the law, so I won't be found guilty.