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Melanie Smith started volunteering for Near & Far Aid Association in 1968.  She has served on the Board for over 26 years and as its President 1986 - 1988.  She has chaired all Fundraising events and most recently concentrates on House Tour.  She has worked on and chaired for years the Corporate Underwriting Committee.  Melanie has been a Real Estate Broker in the area for 30 years – her company was Jensen-Smith Real Estate, which was acquired by Prudential CT Realty in 2000.  She has for several years been Chairman of the Professional Standards & Ethics Committees and currently serves on the Grievance Committee of the Greater Fairfield Board of Realtors.  Melanie lives in Southport and has a grown son and daughter and five grandchildren.  She has been very active over the years and an officer in the Jr. League of Eastern Fairfield County, Sasqua Garden Club and the Connecticut Dance School

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Most houses have a few "little" problems, like leaking faucets, a stove burner that won't light, or electrical outlets with too much "spark". These defects may not seem very important--unless your house is about to go on the market.

We rarely have difficulty getting sellers to agree to paint, replace worn carpets or plant a few flowers in the front yard. These kinds of repairs obviously increase the overall appeal of the property. However, if any of the major systems in your home need maintenance, it is also prudent to have the necessary repairs made. Have your furnace, central air-conditioning system, plumbing and wiring checked as part of your pre-marketing efforts. The best rule is--if it's broken, fix it!

The purchase agreement requires that a house be conveyed with all the systems in working order, and most buyers will bring in a home inspector to identify any potential problems. During the period of time between the "meeting of the minds" and the removal of the inspection contingencies, the buyers are the most vulnerable to an attack of buyer's remorse. This is also the time when anything that hasn't been repaired could become a major issue.

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Melanie Smith
Prudential Connecticut Realty
PO Box 532; 411 Pequot Avenue
Southport, CT 06890
203-319-3403
Fax: 203-255-2330
Voice Mail: 203-429-1714
Melaniesmith@prudentialct.com
melaniesmith@NUMBER1EXPERT.com

Melanie Smith, ABR, ABRM, CRB, CRS, GRI has been the top producer in her area since 1980, currently in the top 1% in the nation. Assertive representation, confidentiality and professional service to buyers and sellers. Prudential Connecticut Realty is an independently owned and operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates Inc., and Prudential is a service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America.

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