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Problems - (Maryland Real Estate Secrets)

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So far everything is going according to plan. You've planned everything carefully, coordinated all of the work and followed the timeline. Things are going smoothly and suddenly an issue pops up or a problem rears its ugly head. It could be any number of things. Maybe you encountered electrical or plumbing problems, a structural deficiency or a mold issue. Everything comes to a halt and panic sets in. The first thing to remember is that it is virtually impossible to take on this type of project without encountering problems. What you need to do is to evaluate the situation and explore your options. You need to come up with the best possible solution and get the work flowing again. Usually, after the initial panic subsides and you consider the solutions, you will find that the issue isn't as bad as you initially thought. The fact is that it is there, so you need to deal with it as best you can and move on. If you allowed for contingencies in your budget, you should be able to handle most problems that arise. If you really blew it, you just need to do the best that you can.

Alan Bruzee
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Rockville, MD

There are always problems, it is how you choose to handle them.

Aug 19, 2010 03:02 AM
Nell Lindner
American Realty, Lake Jackson, TX - Lake Jackson, TX
Brazosport Area Specialist

Every transaction seems to have something that doesn't go according to plan. The trick is to stay professional, ask for help if you need it and make everything smooth for your buyer or seller.

Aug 19, 2010 03:10 AM