Crystal De Raffele, Realtor

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I try to post events several years after a home sells...

a Realtor showing one of my listings sent a video of this leak in the basement…no call, no reply on text...( i saw the video and reached out by 9pm) too late? usually not; especially for an issue...

this was a common freeze issue.

some homeowners forget to turn off this valve over winter. easy to forget until this happens...

we had good luck, no water damage… and the basement was cleaner after 👍🏻

I went to the house the following am after a late evening and turned off the waterline valve... wished the Realtor or her client tried...it wouldve been a heroic moment!

As a realtor with 20+ years I pride myself on trying to resolve issues, especially something like this, before I leave the property.

none of us are perfect
live and learn
how to help others

common sense / ownership of situations can make us strong, capable and admirable 🙏🏻

we all want te be a hero

they moved in, building a monstrosity in less than a month...

make your plans...

1. wait for a rain storm

2. plan for after bedtime

3. wrap any exposed skin

4. have ladder in place ahead

5. attach bag with gasoline

6. add bricks or ties to hold

7. wait for morning

8. survivors will hover

9. back up bee spray 👍🏻