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Sondra Berner Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Senior Real Estate Specialist
There’s no place like home!
Sondra is a full-time Real Estate Broker serving buyers and sellers throughout seven counties in the Greater Rochester Area with over 20 years of sales & marketing experience. She has a wealth of knowledge and expertise to offer her clients and has helped many families find the home of their dreams. “There’s no place like home”
- Commitment: Sondra is a full-time (day/evenings/weekends) Associate Broker that will work around your schedule, providing a professional, interactive, stress free & enjoyable real estate experience.
- Client Centered: Keeping you informed thru-out the entire real estate purchasing and/or selling process. Adept at listening to buyers; Sondra will maximize your exposure to your purchasing options.
- Creative: Skilled at implementing, the ever changing, marketing and technology tools available. Results driven, reliable, hard working and will always work towards her clients goal’s first and foremost! Call or text (585)703-4160
- Nothnagle Realtors and Howard Hanna Platinum Sales Awards
- Champions Club
- GRAR Sales Master Awards
- Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS®
- New York State Association of REALTORS®
- National Association of REALTORS®
Boating, Cooking, Golf, Hockey, Paddle Tennis & a good old fashioned Day Hike!!!
Call Sondra, whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a senior in transition call or text (585)703-4160
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"Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam, be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home." John Howard Payne
Specialties
When you move into a new home, you want everything to go smoothly. That’s why buyers get home inspections, after all. But sometimes, you’re not able to test every element of a home, and something goes wrong after the purchase. Items like kitchen appliances, for example, may have worked perfectly fine during an inspection but suddenly fail weeks or months after purchasing the home.
And it’s not just new homeowners who have trouble with home appliances! Current homeowners may have had no problems for years, only to wake up to a leaking freezer or unresponsive oven.
Knowing what to do in a situation like this can be the difference between a cost-effective and quick repair, or buying a whole new appliance.
Is It Actually Broken?
Before you panic, check to see if the appliance is actually broken! Especially if you just bought a new home, there may be a quirk to how the item works.
If you’ve tried these steps and you’ve determined that it’s actually broken, don’t despair! It’s time to make an important decision…
Broken Appliances: Repair or Replace?
Should your appliance be repaired or replaced? A good rule of thumb is that if repairs will cost more than half the value of the appliance, you’re better off getting it replaced.
You should also factor in the availability of repair parts and knowledge. You may be unable to find parts for older appliances, or may not be able to find somebody who knows how to fix it.
Finally, think about whether the appliance has all the features you want. If an upgrade would be welcome, and a repair costly, it may make more sense to simply replace the appliance.
More Than Just Duct Tape
If you opt to have your appliance repaired, you’ll want to make sure you’re working with a reputable vendor. Identify either a manufacturer repair person or a company that you trust.
Looking at online reviews can help you determine the right company to work with. Consider calling a few different service professionals to identify the right fit for you.
HSA Home Warranty Buyer Plans Help Keep You Covered
At Howard Hanna, we want you to feel secure in your investment. Whether you are selling, buying, or currently own a home, an HSA Home Warranty can help protect your investment and give you some peace of mind should a failure occur. The home warranty is a one-year service agreement that helps protect your budget against unexpected costs associated with repairing or replacing the major system components and many appliances in your home.
Call Me for more information about a Home Warranty.