When a Realtor Forgets to Practice What She Preaches
Priding myself on keeping my clients, present and past, informed on home maintenance is a mainstay of my job
. From the roof to the basement, electrical, heating and plumbing, extra tips and facts are always shared by this coastal RI real estate agent. It is part of my job in Rhode Island real estate because well informed clients reflect better on me I feel.
. From the roof to the basement, electrical, heating and plumbing, extra tips and facts are always shared by this coastal RI real estate agent. It is part of my job in Rhode Island real estate because well informed clients reflect better on me I feel.
So lo and behold the other day when I was using my downstairs washer ( I have 2 sets now that my upstairs bath was re-done) water started pouring out of the intake to the septic drain. What?! Bucket under it and call made to the plumber. I was sure some plumbing was done incorrectly. Ha! My lack of attention to my septic was the culprit. Too busy to take care of my own business and no chart reminder to tell me that I was overdue for the septic filter clean out.
In RI, many homes have septic systems and the newer ones have a septic filter that must be removed and cleaned every 6-12 months (depending upon the number of people in a house). It is not that easy a process, you need to remove one of the tank covers, then extend a long hook contraption down the hole to pull the filter out of the tank and then clean it with a hose. Since it took the septic man to convince me that was it was the septic filter issue, I had him clean it and pump the tank at the same time.
In southern RI, most towns require that the septic be pumped every 2-3 years and I was just about at the end of the time line. So here is a case in point where Realtors have to eat mud pie because I should be doing what I practice and preach to all my clients. An electronic reminder is now set for next year so this never happens again. Some clients remove their filters permanently because they do not want to be bothered by this cleaning process. However, I am here to tell you that according to our RI Department of Environmental Management, these filters are expected to prolong the life of a septic considerably. It is a wise practice. Know if you have a filter next time you have your septic pumped and just be more vigilant than I have been.
Yes, I will practice my own words on septic maintenance better! Check yours today too.
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Ginny Lacey Gorman is a Rhode Island waterfront Real Estate Agent who works and knows the North Kingstown RI geographic area of homes for sale, schools, happenings and important tidbits of information well.
Coastal, water view, ocean front, luxury and waterfront real estate are my specialty. If you are considering Buying, Selling or Relocating to Rhode Island and need a real estate Professional it would be my pleasure to help you! When you are in need of an internet savvy RI realtor® who sells homes in this real estate market, call Ginny today at 401.529.7849 or email at RiByTheBay@gmail.com.
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