Episode notes
Host: Shelly Winter Expert: Deborah Morton, Founder & Owner, Clario Real Estate
Summary
Deborah walks through real-world next steps for buyers and sellers after the recent hurricane: flooded basements, roof damage, trees down, contracts, insurance, lender reinspections, and how to keep a deal on track. She also shares quick fixes that protect foundations and reduce future risk.
What we covered
- Active listings hit by storms: Who pays, what to fix first, and how to keep pricing and timelines intact.
- Under contract and damaged: Sellers must deliver the home in the same condition as when you went under contract. Use the final walk-through, document changes, and renegotiate or delay closing if needed.
- Cash vs financing: ...