Buyer did a tank sweep inspection at an office property
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[{"id": "gpthhri", "text": "Was the seller told that digging would be involved? I am not familiar with the tank sweep process so I just looked it up and my understanding is that they are normally done with a metal detector or radar. The few articles I read didn't mention digging. Is digging a normal part of the process? If the seller didn't know anything about the process or if that is not typical, and they weren't expecting any digging, then that could definitely be a little surprising for them.", "replies": [{"id": "gptif4w", "text": "They did use a  metal dector &amp; radar. The could see that it was near the surface. The inspection company that was used is also known to be extremely thorough, so when they took a shovel and just dug a few inches into the ground, it didn't seem unusual", "replies": [{"id": "gptinds", "text": "My guess is that the seller just wasn't expecting it and overreacted. Since there wasn't really any damage and it will look normal in a week or two, they will probably cool off and forget about it.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gpu5ak1", "text": "The buyer is trying to dispose of the asset. He shouldn't be emotional about this. Environmental inspections are normal. I've been on site for over $3B of CRE acquisitions and if my client wanted to check on the tanks, he's entitled to do it. Seller sounds like an old fart or unsophisticated. Tell him to relax.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gpv5fv9", "text": "As someone who has done this type of work, the seller needs to chill out.\n\n&amp;#x200B;\n\nImagine if the seller didn't allow then to dig 6\"?", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]