Unwritten Rules
May 29, 2006 Why is it that an appliance will be reliable for years, but as soon as the house goes on the market, it quits?
It seems to be an unwritten rule that if you put your house up for sale, something -- mechanical, electrical or plumbing -- will give up the ghost. Usually right before or right after a prospective buyer takes a tour.
In the particular case that I'm thinking about, it's a 30 year old refrigerator. As the owner says, it sure doesn't owe her anything, but she really hadn't planned on the expense of replacing it.
We're thinking it broke because she took all the magnets off.
© 2006 Susan Pruden.
A lifetime Maryland resident, Susan Pruden has the ideal foundation for selling and buying homes. After 8 years working in just about every facet of the mortgage industry, and several years with her own company specializing in marketing for real estate agents, Susan got her real estate license in 1994. Susan has earned several industry awards. The CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Award is based on reviews from Susan's clients and is earned by a very small percentage of agents. She has earned that coveted recognition since 2012
Two others were awarded by the Prince George's Association of REALTORS®. The Distinguished Sales Associate of the Year Award is based on a mixture of community involvement, association involvement and real estate education and designations. The other, the Distinguished Service Award, is for "exceptional meritorious service."
Susan is involved in her local community. She was named Cheverly Volunteer of the Year in 2018, even having June 25th designated "Susan Pruden Day" in the Town of Cheverly. She is also a Commissioner on the Prince George's County Historic Preservation Commission and President of the Cheverly American Legion Auxiliary.
Susan Pruden has lived in Cheverly lived with her husband, Joseph, for almost 30 years.
