Well, good afternoon, everybody. My name’s Chris Berger, real estate agent here in the Hudson Valley region, and it’s time for another Berger Point.<br /><br />I just wanted to cover today some of the things that you face, whether it’s a well pump and a septic in your home. Usually in the rural areas, that’s what exists.<br /><br />However, sometimes things can go wrong.<br /><br />Last night, I turned on the water, no water downstairs.<br /><br />So we did a quick check.<br /><br />I had a feeling it was going to be the well pump.<br /><br />The well pump is approximately 150 feet below the surface and the gentleman is starting the pump right now.<br /><br />It’s running water — clear it out, clean it out. <br /><br />Now also too, I want to make mention where there’s a sewer for your waste, as well as, city or town water which you pay for each month.<br /><br />But being a homeowner, you always have these problems — and the pump was $2,700, which we think is reasonable here in New York.<br /><br />But it’s something that you have to deal with.<br /><br />Hopefully, in the next 20 years, it’ll never have to be replaced.<br /><br />So it’s money well spent, and the water is clean and fresh.<br /><br />***<br /><br />I’m kind of enjoying wearing my 1965 Mustang convertible hat.<br /><br />I had one for about 12 years.<br /><br />Basically, that’s how old that well pump was.<br /><br />And when the house was inspected, it was pointed out that it’s a very old pump, as far as the inspector could tell.<br /><br />And sometime in the next five years, it would have to be replaced.<br /><br />Well, he was pretty smart and spot on.<br /><br />So we thank him for that.<br /><br />Just be aware of it when you’re buying and selling your house.<br /><br />Get my first time home buyers guide at https://bergerpoints.com<br /><br />-----------------------<br /><br />Hello! I'm Chris Berger and I'm sharing my 40+ years of experience as an NY & FL realtor, home renov & prop mgmt. Yankees fan. Concert goer. Dog lover. Granddad. <br /><br />1st Time Buyers Guide at http://bergerpoints.com
