When selling your home, it’s important to identify and address any maintenance issues before putting your house on the market. Unresolved repair problems could lower your property’s value and make the house less appealing to potential buyers. Mold is one of the most serious issues to address before trying to sell. Here’s what you should know.

How Does Mold Affect Property Values?

Mold tends to appear in moist, humid areas, such as under a sink, in the basement, or in the attic. Typically, the growth is directly related to some type of leak.

Since mold can contribute to significant respiratory health issues, sellers are typically required to disclose its presence if they’re aware of it. However, even hidden growth may be discovered during the inspection that occurs prior to closing.

For many buyers, this is enough to get them to back out of the sale. Home insurance may not be made available to such a property, and as a result, the home could be devalued significantly. Fully addressing a mold outbreak before listing your home will help you avoid giving buyers a negotiating tool that significantly lowers your sale price.

How Can You Deal the Problem?

The sooner you schedule mold removal, the better. Professional treatment will remove all mold from the house, and technicians can recommend steps to prevent future outbreaks. Quite often, homeowners may need to enlist the help of a plumber or a roofing contractor to address underlying contributors to the growth (like a leaky faucet or damaged roof).  

If you need a radon inspection or help dealing with mold, contact Big Mountain Insulators in Whitefish, MT. Serving Northwest Montana for over 42 years, their certified technicians provide thorough work so that your property can pass safety hazard tests. Visit them online to learn more about their services, or call (406) 862-5446 to request a free estimate.