Buying a new home is an exciting chapter in anyone’s life, but your perfect house might not always be in perfect condition when you buy it. In Arkansas, a seller needs to disclose potential health hazards such as asbestos or mold when putting a home on the market. But how do you safely and confidently close on your new home if it may need mold removal services? Here’s what you need to know when considering buying a home in this condition

What to Know About Buying a Home With Mold

Trust the Home Inspection

A home inspection is a necessary step before putting money down on your dream house. When a professional inspector goes through the home from top to bottom, they might identify problems that you—or the seller—didn’t know existed. Luckily, one of these possible issues inspectors are looking for is mold. 

If the inspector does find signs of mold in the home, it probably isn’t necessary to pay for further mold testing—If it’s there, it’s there. The next step to focus on if you want to move forward is what kinds of mold removal services are available to get rid of it.

Don’t Let Mold Deter You

Discovering mold in your potential new home isn’t pleasant, but it shouldn’t necessarily be a deal-breaker. Mold removal is typically simpler and more affordable than other fixer-upper challenges. This can also open the door to negotiating the price of the home because of the mold discovery. Often, you can have the asking price lowered to reflect the condition or deduct the cost of the mold removal service of your choice from the final price. Either way, finding mold shouldn’t stop you from buying an otherwise great home.

If your dream home is need of mold removal, Arkansas Restoration Services Inc. is ready to help prepare the house for move-in day. Serving Pope, Yell, Conway, and Johnson counties, the restoration company has more than three decades of industry experience. With this foundation of knowledge and skills, there’s no one better to eradicate mold from your home. The team will identify all problem areas and efficiently remove the mold so you and your family can enjoy your clean new home. Visit their website to see their range of services or call (479) 967-2018 to speak with a friendly representative today.