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Tips for Real Estate Agents When Mold Is Disclosed of Found

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Mold Issues in Real Estate Sales

For real estate agents listing properties with mold, you may want to consider Manhattan mold removal services to keep the deal going through.

Tips When Mold is Present in Properties on the Market

There are several ways you can address a moldy issue and still retain your commission. Consider one of these helpful ways to soothe a client’s worry level about the presence of mold.

– Explain mold is only going to be present in areas where water may accumulate or there is high humidity. This could be condensation around a window. Replacing window trim and/or drywall may be all that’s needed.

– If the listing agreement notes the presence of mold, there’s no need for an inspection. It’s already present, so the next move is having it treated.

– Put to rest that all molds are toxic. Help educate your clients about the types of mold and their effects so they can make an informed decision.

– Let clients know a small area of mold can be eliminated with basic supplies, but they also have the option of hiring a professional company.

– Put fears to rest by letting clients know the mold remediation process by a professional company only takes from 1 to 3 days.

– For mold remediation, get estimates.

While mold may be part of everyday life, no one wants to buy a home only to find mold growing in secret places. At SternMold, our Manhattan mold removal specialists are johnny-on-the-spot with the latest in technology and treatments to rid your home of unsightly mold issues. Call today for a free home inspection and let us put things right in your home immediately, if not sooner.

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What Home Sellers Need to Know About Mold Before Listing

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What Home Sellers Need to Know About Mold Before Listing

What Home Sellers Need to Know About Mold Before Listing

How will your house fare on the market? Are you looking to sell but you’re unsure because of mold concerns? If mold problems arise, it’s best to get them out the open and eradicate the mold. Stern Mold’s NYC mold removal team is great at helping you clear out the problem so your home can clear a profit!

Getting to Work

What can you do to keep mold out of your home and from affecting your home’s sale value? Here are some things to do when mold spores are infiltrating your bottom line:

1. Don’t wait! Remediate–or in this instance, call a mold inspection and remediation crew you can trust. Stern Mold’s NYC mold removal team is standing by to help!

2. Be observant. It pays off in the long term. Seek out areas where mold flourishes. Basements, laundry areas, water heaters, bathrooms, ceilings and areas where water sits awhile are all prime mold spore growth areas.

3. Repair water-damaged areas. If you know where a leak is, get to it quickly. Damp materials lead to a mold paradise. If you get to a leak in time you may be able to prevent mold from becoming an expensive headache later on.

4. Be a good note taker. Your efforts to document repairs can show prospective buyers that you’ve done the work so you don’t have to fork out extra cash if costly mold surprises pop up in the future.

If You Hide It–It’s Still There

If you think you may have a mold problem, it won’t go away on its own. Stern Mold can clean up the mold so you can make out with profit!

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Mold and Real Estate – What to Know Before You Buy or Sell

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Mold: Know More Before You Buy or Sell

Mold: Know More Before You Buy or Sell

If you’re in the market to buy or sell a home, one area you’ll need to pay close attention to: is there or has there been a mold issue.

Sellers and Mold

As a homeowner interested in selling, if your home has had a mold issue, you will need to inform any potential buyer.

If you don’t know if there is mold, this won’t give you a free pass should someone buy your home only to find mold after the fact. Not knowing isn’t an excuse nor is knowing about it and not informing the buyer. In either situation, you’ll most likely find yourself facing a lawsuit from the new buyer.

To avoid this costly mistake, have the home inspected, and if necessary, get a NJ mold treatment to remove the problem. Document everything you’ve had done to resolve the problem.

Another issue is when an inspector finds mold, you probably won’t get your asking price, or the buyer will move on.

Buyers and Mold

If you’re in the market to buy a home, one thing to ask is if the home has had mold and/or if it’s been inspected for mold. Either way, you’ll need to ask to see the documents proving the steps taken to remove it.

If the seller can’t produce any documentation the home is free and clear of mold, you may need to consider other homes.

At Stern Mold, we offer a free inspection, which allows our NJ mold treatment specialist to determine the source of the problem and then discuss the options available for mold treatment. Contact us and let’s get started on ensuring your home is mold free.

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