I did a transaction with Nathan Martinez. I got a home inspection within the 10 day reveiw period. The inspection of the home listed a lot of defects, including rusted plumbing, broken roof tiles, and potential termite infestation. However, it turned out that Nate had worded the contract so the transaction had to close or I lose my $5,000. That Friday, I spoke with an attorney at our escrow company, the one that Nate had chosen for us. I gave the attorney documentation for the fraud that was being committed. I called on the following Monday to discuss the case further with the escrow company's attorney. The attorney told me that the PRESIDENT of the escrow company had walked to his desk, picked up the case, and gave Nathan the $5,000 deposit.
Why would the president of the escrow company pick up the file and give the decision to Nate? I know that Nate gives him a lot of business. At the same time, I thought that escrow companies were supposed to be fair to both parties. In my heart, I believe that Nathan committed fraud and put the wording in the contract to unload a property with all of the hidden defects. I also believe that the president of the escrow company committed collusion by giving the case to Nathan. The president was not involved at all. I was already working with an attorney at the escrow company who sounded like he wanted to hear both sides and be fair to both sides.
Since that time, my wife and I have purchased a home, sold a home, and purchased another home. I am currently looking to move and I ran across Nate's listing, which I will now avoid. I have avoided Nate Martinez in all transactions. In my case, he has lost at least one commission, which I believe would have been over $5,000. I would like to protect others and that is why I am sharing my story.
By the way, I like RE/MAX. The company is a good company. I have worked with a couple of excellent RE/MAX agents. There are a lot of excellent agents out there who will give you better service and who will treat you fairly in the transaction. Talk to a lot of people before you choose your agent. read more