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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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Michele Safford
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel
41860 Six Mile Rd
Northville, MI 48168
248-675-1245
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Michele is a licensed Realtor with seventeen years of experience in real estate. Her primary areas of expertise are working with sellers and buyers and both family and corporate relocation. She is familiar with Metro Detroit and the Southeastern Michigan counties of Wayne, Oakland, Livingston and Washtenaw. In addition to her real estate license, Michele received her Bachelors degree from Michigan State University and her Masters degree from Oakland University, both in the field of education. She has taught all areas of special education, mentally, emotionally and learning disabled children. She has worked as a Vocational School Presenter. She resides in Northville and has four grown children.

For the last three years Michele Safford has remained the #1 Agent in the Coldwell Banker Schweitzer Northville office. She consistently stays on top of the market trends and has been working with a business coach for several years. With the constantly changing market sellers and buyers need to hire the best real estate expert in the industry. Call 248.675.1245 or email sold@michelesafford.com to meet all your real estate needs.

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