how would you sell a house that had mold but was repaired?
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You must disclose this information on the "Sellers Disclosure Form'. This is given to potential buyers prior to buying a home. If you have supporting information that the issue was resolved, then provide that to potential buyers also. \n\nYou may want to offer a "Home Warranty" for your home. Buyers will feel more assured that they are covered for any issues. You can purchase a Home Warranty from many sources. It should cost between $300 - $550.\n\nBuyers can and should do a home inspection on your home by a licensed, certified home inspector. This should support that you now do not have a problem with mold. Typically buyers pay for this to be done, but you can have one done in advance and provided that to potential buyers as further proof that no problem exists.
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If you have been ordered to vacate your rental home because it has "toxic mold", your landlord should be paying your relocation costs and your security deposit should have been immediately refunded.  \n\nDidn't you go to legal services for help when this all started?  Why didn't you get a lawyer or legal services to cut a deal with the landlord for you?\n\nWhy do you only have "4 days"?   When is your rent paid up until?
507770
Buy house that needs small repairs like new carpet, paint, new cabinets, new fixtures, landscaping. Always give the person a low ball offer with a house that needs work. I would then resell after one year so you don't pay as much taxes on your tax return.
141644
I know people that have gone around and collected trash and sold it thru ebay.  Look around your town on junk day, you might find something sellable.  Take a picture of it and offer it for sale.  Voila -- you're in business.
219834
try houses seized by government auctions, they may have some fixing up to do, but I'm sure it would be way cheaper than buying a new one (especially on a loan)
465129
It depends if it was his fault that the mold was there. If it is, then you can always take him to small claims court for very little investment....and no expensive lawyer.
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sell it through someone else or sell it yourself with a responsibility disclaimer attached to the selling agreement - state in the selling agreement that by bidding and purchasing  they understand that they are responsible for correct usage and any injuries caused by useage.  That the seller can not be responsible for improper useage  (or something like that).\n\nI heard that in NYC a homeless man was injuried when he fell asleep inside a dumpster so he sued the city and won.  It was determined that if the city would have put a sign on the dumpster that stated "no sleeping in the dumpster" the man could not have won the case. now all dumpster in NYC have that sign on them.\nit called a "disclaimer" \n \nbottom line: sell them your self with a disclaimer attached
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Having lived through a mold ordeal and successfully litigating it against State Farm, I will tell you that Insurance Companies are in business to make money and EXCLUDE coverage whenever they can.\n\nKey is whether the mold was caused by things like wind-driven rain or something that IS covered.  Or, is your Insurance Company acting in what the industry calls "Bad Faith?"  \n\nThere is a great amount of information available at Melinda Ballard's web site.  She and her family -- along with their home in Dripping Springs Texas -- were the first widely reported mold case in the USA.  Their case against a well known Insurance Giant is considered to be "landmark."  \n\nThe information on her web site is invaluable!\n\nHang in there,  but know you will have a fight on your hands with your insurance carrier.  Expect to spend at least 2 years litigating it.
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No, you can't The house sale is usually contingent on appraisal and loan approval. That means you can decide not to go through with the purchase. If you read the loan application, I'm sure there is something that says they aren't going to lend you if there is something they don't like about the house such as termite, roof leak, etc. Your other option is to ask the seller to repair them.
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The buyer CAN sue for performance.\n\nYou really messed up!\n\nGood Luck!  You are gonna need it!!!  Maybe something will happen along the way and the buyer will not want it.\n\nHere's a tip:  Depending on your state, if termites are a problem then if you can get them to get a termite inspection then the results have to be reported to the state and if it is deemed necessary that repairs are made before the buyer can get financing and you refuse to pay for repairs then you may just get yourself out of this deal.  But note that once the inspection is done the results are kept on file so when you want to refi or sell the repairs will have to be made.\n\nOh, and this wasn't a nice thing that you just did to your agent.  You probably signed something with them that stated that if you did this then they would still be due a commission.  At this point it might not be worth it to not sell.  Change is good.
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buy a fixzer upper..in a good enighborhood....that is at least 20% undervalued....and doesnt cost much to repair...cosmetic things like paint...or floors..or carpeting..etc.  learn to do a lot yourself.  after 2 years of fixing (and you get to sell tax free up to 250K of profit if unmarried) and so on if the market hasnt taken a huge dump....you should make a few dollars...sell it and take the $..buy another fixer...etc..etc..
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Is it the agent?  Start at the curb of your home and be honest with yourself.  Does the home have great curb appeal?  Is it overgrown?  Need paint?  Obvious neglect?  Now go to your front door and act like a buyer.  Walk into the home.. what is your first impression.. is it spotless, in order, in repair, up to date, not cluttered? What can be removed, replaced etc.. is your back yard kid friendly...   It may not be the agents fault.  \n\nIs he/she advertising?  Is it in the MLS?  Open houses are generally ineffective.. If the realtor is advertising and is in the MLS and is faxing flyers to other realtors to make this house stand out, he/she is doing her job.  If not, then you need to ask the realtor what the marketing plan is and if you can go over it with them.
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call a broker or resale agency. they are usually connected through loan agencies.
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It could be if an inspection shows a severe problem with the foundation. I personally suggest, and most lenders require, a professional inspection prior to a property sale. The sale may involve the seller to repair the problem or the buyer to be responsible for it, depending on the terms of the sale. Severe settling will definitely reduce the value (and safety) of the property and should be taken care of right away.
95613
I would contact the taxing entity and obtain ther fair market vakue from them, or contact a realtor and have them find out for you.
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Look at redbuggy answer of re-listing the house. sound like an honest thing to do, re-list and give the false impression that it a new deal. What other games are played with the MLS?? maybe listing the house once you have a buyer so you can brag that you sold a house in one day?? It is these and other games that have been played with buyers and the MLS that made the bubble.\n\nhttp://www.breakingbubble.com/index.htm\n\nYou need to find out what you can afford to walk away with out a lost, and bee happy because if you hold out you own and loss everything, sorry to say but if you look at your house as an investment there is no rule that you will make a profit.
1011961
You have a few options:\n\n1. Do a lease purchase option. This tennant will pay a higher rent because part of his rent goes towards the purchase of the home. Since he has an option to buy, he/she will fix up the place for free. You can also negotiate (if need be) the cost of the fixup with the option fee.\n\n2. Make a deal with a rehab specialist. They will fix the damage and make improvements to the place to make it sell at a higher price. Once the rehab is complete and the house is sold, you split the profits with him at escrow 50/50. This option, you need to be careful on how you negotiate this. It can bite you if you don't look out.\n\n3. Find someone who will assume the mortgage. If the loan is not assumable, then transfer the home to a trust and sell the trust. You could also sell the property "subject to" an existing mortgage to someone who you can trust. Again, you have to be careful how you do this to protect yourself. \n\nIf the property is in Southern California, let me know and I will help you out. Otherwise, contact me if you have any questions.\n\nRegards...