Well, I don't insist on a subsequent interior order fee, or subsequent interior order for this particular company. I figure it comes out in the wash. They send me quite a few interior orders "on lockbox" that turn out to be occupied properties that are absolutely NOT on lockbox. They turn out to be completed as exterior orders, but because they were ordered as interiors they still pay the higher fee.

It's only dishonest if you don't disclose what you know. Otherwise, there's nothing wrong with it. I would disclose such as:



It's the perfect solution and there is nothing unethical or dishonest about it. I've done it on several properties and never had a problem. Of course, I always keep a copy of the report. Plus, I don't burn any bridges over something that is pretty minor.