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In reply to LM. As a realtor, I understand the process in inspections and reporting. With well and septic, it is the sellers obligation to pump the tank and do a well inspection. So yes, you can access the holding tank and have it pumped. Most jurisdictions have laws requiring them to be pumped minimally every 5 years.
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I’m proud to say, I performed my last GSE appraisal yesterday. I will only be doing private work from here on out. The lender world has become so bogged down by AMC special interests, “race to the bottom,” “accurate-enough, not accurate,” thinking that I simply will not participate any longer. Best of luck out there.
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