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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Maja Sly began working in real estate while in college over 12 years ago as a property manager. With a degree in Finance she has always been fascinated with the "numbers" aspect of everything. After several successful entrepreneurial ventures, she decided to change gears and began working with RE/MAX in 2001, to fill a void for what she thought was a lack of understanding by most agents regarding the mortgage aspect of purchasing a home. Quickly rising to become one the most prosperous and leading realtors in the Atlanta area. She has been awarded the RE/MAX Platinum and Chairman Club honors, and in 2005, she made it into the prestigious RE/MAX Hall of Fame. With her extensive background in mortgages and Finance, Maja formed The Sly Team which includes a Builder Services Department, Relocation Specialist, Residential, Luxury Homes, Town homes, Condos, and Investment Property. Maja has since started the Pinnacle Division which encompases the many facets of this ever-changing real estate market.

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