Sometimes there are defects in a house that the homeowners no longer notice, such as small leaks in the roof or a basement that only gets damp when it rains. When the house is on the market, they don't have a real sense of urgency about having such defects repaired. The real estate agent feels quite differently, however.

When buyers are deciding which houses deserve serious consideration, any kind of water problem may appear to be much more detrimental than it really is. The sellers may regard a damp basement as simply a sign that it's time to clean the gutters or check the soil buildup around the house or a leaking roof as a call for new flashing. But to someone who has never owned a home, these defects can be taken as signs that the house may not fulfill their primary need for shelter from "the elements." Renters may be perfectly willing to live in a home with minor water problems, but buyers are likely to pass up the same house if they think it won't keep them perfectly dry.

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Peg Maloney
RE/MAX Real Estate Group
9805 Giles Rd
Omaha
Ne 68128
402-598-3965
800-248-6647
402-594-2000
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Licensed to sell real estate since 1982, Peg has been selling the entire Omaha metro area, including Papillion, Millard, Bellevue, Ralston, and Offutt Air Force Base. With a proven track record, and references from many satisfied buyers and sellers, Peg gives extraordinary service to families coming to or leaving Omaha. She has become a Certified Residential Specialist, a Certified Relocation Specialist, an Accredited Buyer Representative, and a Seniors Real Estate Specialist. You'll enjoy the process of buying or selling because Peg makes it so easy and fun!