Ask
any pest control professional about problems new homeowners have
experienced with pests and they will probably tell you a number of
horror stories.
Some typical comments heard from buyers:
"...this is the biggest investment I ever made
and look at the problems I bought."
"...they must have know about these
problems and lied
to us."
"...Why didn't our agent warn us?"
"...someone is going to pay for this
and
it won't be me."
"...I should have had a proper inspection!"
Some comments heard from vendors:
"..I'm proud of what I have to sell and
everything is perfect."
"..Most buyers won't even notice the
problems."
"..I don't want to know about the problems
then I won't have to put it on the
disclosure statement." |
Buyers and sellers
Welcome.
If you arrived here by clicking
a link on a
real estate site,
they are probably good people to deal with.
Some real estate agents will avoid the subject of pest
problems.
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Tips for buyers:
- Always deal with a professional
real estate agent. Commissions are paid by the vendor.
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Deal with an agent that does
not avoid or brush
off the subject of pest problems.
- Talk to your agent about the concerns
you have with pests to get an indication if he (she) has some
knowledge of these problems.
- Ask your real estate agent to
examine the disclosure statements signed by the vendor and bring
to your attention any areas of doubt about pest problems.
- Ask your agent and anyone who knows
the area if they are aware of any problems with insects
(termites, carpenter ants, etc) or rodents in the area.
- In any offer to purchase always
include a "subject to" inspection by someone qualified
to detect wood infesting insects and other pests. (You may
require 2 inspections because some home inspectors are not
experienced in detecting pest problems.)
- If you have any doubts about the inspection
results, consult another pest control professional.
- Never accept simple excuses for
pest problems.
(" everyone has this problem. ...they aren't really a
problem. They come and go every year. ....you can't do anything
about them.")
Tips for sellors:
- Deal with a professional real
estate agent. They are aware of and will take responsibility for
all the legal issues and paperwork.
- Be totally honest with your real
estate agent. Ask for guidance in dealing with pest
problems. Your agent has a legal and moral responsibility
to help you and the buyer's agent.
- If you are aware of pest problems
don't try to hide them. The new owners will discover the
problems and they may take legal action.
- Do your best to have pest problems
dealt with by a professional pest control service and state
clearly on the disclosure statement the problem you had and the
action you have taken. This will cost much less than
accepting a low offer from a skeptical buyer.
- Don't try to deal with pests
yourself. The problems may return. Spraying insects
with insecticides may get rid of the symptoms temporarily but
the source of the problem could remain and your actions could
cause concerns for any pesticide sensitive buyer. A pest
control expert will take responsibility that the new owner can
rely on.
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Attention
Real Estate
Professionals
We are in the process of
compiling a list of Canadian
real estate web sites to link
to from this web page. We
wish to recognize those
professionals who
acknowledge the importance
of potential structural pest
problems in properties on the
market.
If you would like your web site
included,
please
e-mail the
webmanager.
Include web address, business name, location,
e-mail address.
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