How much does a termite treatment affect the sale of a home?

6 Responses to How much does a termite treatment affect the sale of a home?

1. StephenWeinstein | April 28, 2009 at 2:06 pm |

   1) Before you do this, have the home inspected for signs of whether the termites have returned.

   2) It depends on whether the warranty from the treatment company covers only the persons who owned it then or also subsequent buyers of the home.

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2. fifibonjour | April 28, 2009 at 2:06 pm |

   Most real estate contracts involve a termite inspection.
   Some sales require inspection and killing all active termites.
   So completed treatment increases the value of the property.
   Here in CA almost every place has termites.

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3. R P | April 28, 2009 at 2:06 pm |

   If the job done right you'll be able to minimize the issue, especially if you get a guarantee from the pest company and prepay 1-5 years worth of touch ups and inspections. You could also pay for a house warranty for the buyer.

   If it's been done right and regular inspections by pros give a clean bill of health I'd guess you'll be fine.

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4. khottmann | April 28, 2009 at 2:06 pm |

   99% of homes will have a wood destroying pest problem whether it is termites, water damage, or mold. When you sell a home, usually what happens is you go into an agreement to have an inspection done to the house. If there is any active infestation, the seller should pay for the work(normally called section 1 termite work(known as active infestation.). The buyer would be responsible for preventative measures, like a sprinkler that is hitting the side of the home, which could cause a wood destroying situation in the future, this is known as Section 2 termite work.

   As far as the affects of the price when you resell it, depends on how much wood destroying pest problems you have when you sell, anywhere from 60 dollars for the inspection to 1000's for wood replacement and treatments.

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5. L L | April 28, 2009 at 2:06 pm |

   Termite may cause some problem both before and after you purchase the hosue and it may have some effect on pricing. How much, check it with your local termite treatment company such as Terminix. ec… that can tell you how much it will cost you out of pocket and the most accurate information that you can get, especially in writing estimate, you can shop around the lo and hi as well.
   Either you do it now or wait until your buyer walk away from the sale, due to they found out later. Or let the house colapse, then you investment just got drop in front of you!

   House is the best investment if you know how to manage it, otherwise it can be the worse night mare like other landlord business out there!

   Best of Luck

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6. DakB | April 28, 2009 at 2:06 pm |

   Some areas of the country are so prone to this that is really doesn't affect the resale it is a plus to know that the warranties have been maintained.

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