Cynthia Trapp
Licensed in MI & IN Managing Broker, Edwardsburg & Niles Offices
REALTOR®, RSPS, SRS, ABR, GRI
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The Dangers of Deferred Maintenance
Life moves fast, and it's easy to let home maintenance slip, but that's never a good idea. From clogged gutters to peeling paint to broken trim, a bunch of relatively minor chores can quickly add up to a big problem…especially when you're ready to sell your home.
Once you've accepted an offer, the first thing the buyers will do is have your home inspected. Since no home is perfect, and inspectors are paid to look for problems, they will find them. The home inspection report will detail any problem areas the inspector finds. These can range from the trivial – a loose door handle – to the serious – a cracked foundation. Depending on their disposition and what the inspection reveals, the buyers may choose t...
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