You walked into the house planning to deal with one problem. Then you saw the ceiling stain, the warped baseboards, or the musty smell in the back bedroom. In Miami-Dade and Broward, that moment usually leads to a second problem. Selling gets harder the minute water damage becomes visible, documented, or discoverable. The mistake sellers make is treating this like a cosmetic issue. It isn’t. Water damage changes value, financing, disclosures, and liability. It also forces a fast decision about whether to repair, stabilize, or exit the…