10/09/2026
When I started in real estate 41 years ago, our contract was one legal piece of paper.
Today, it is 14 pages long.
And that is just one example of how much more complicated buying and selling a house has become.
We have Megan’s Law, radon, asbestos, airport safety zones and so many other things that have to be considered.
There is also more information available to consumers than ever before.
That sounds like a good thing, and it can be.
But more information does not always mean better information.
Sometimes people find something online and think they understand it, but they are missing the context that comes with experience.
That is why I actually think people need good Realtors more than ever.
I have checklists now that cover dozens and dozens of things that need to be handled.
A lot of my job is proactive.
It is looking ahead and asking what could go wrong before it does.
If someone finds what they think is mold, for example, I do not want them spending thousands of dollars immediately because somebody told them they need an expensive machine.
First, let’s figure out where the moisture is coming from.
If there is a problem, there is usually a reason.
Maybe it is a leak. Maybe it is condensation. Maybe it is something else.
The answer is not always complicated.
But knowing which questions to ask can make a very big difference.
