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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Mary Gores was licensed in 1982 and since 1986 has been associated with Edina Realty, one of the nation's premier real estate companies. She is a consistent top performer and has been awarded membership in the Leadership, President's and Master's Circles of excellence. She has many times been named a Super Star Agent by Mpls/St. Paul magazine. She holds the GRI, CRS, 55+ and ePro designations. Mark Gores joined in the business following his graduation from the University of Iowa in 2004. Mark's high energy, technology background, sales skills and creative entrepreneurial spirit quickly earned him the respect of his clients. His Young Voices column in the local newspaper provides an additional outlet for his sense of humor and has attracted community-wide attention. Mark also has been named a Super Star Agent and holds the ABR and ePro designations.

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