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Thoughts on Common Seller Maintenance Resale Issues
Thoughts on Common Seller Maintenance Resale Issues
 
Some home inspection issues that can substantially impact contracts that sellers should be prepared for. Two issues that are currently prevalent:
 
HVAC systems – Buyers are focusing on age and maintenance records for HVAC systems. Sellers should be able to provide maintenance records for buyers. Ideally, HVAC systems that have been on a maintenance plan is attractive to buyers. A home warranty is also attractive, particularly when the HVAC system is older, to alleviate buyer concerns with the expense of repair or replacement within the first year of purchase.
 
Smoke Alarms - Effective January 1, 2018, no smoke alarm can be older than 10 years according to Maryland Code, Public Safety Article, Section 9-103(d). Sellers will want to ensure their smoke alarms comply with the law.
 
For more information:
 
Maryland Smoke Detector Law
 
More generally, but always important to consider:
 
Roofs - Roofs must be in good repair. The insurance company will want to know the age of the roof and most likely won’t insure it if it beyond its life. The insurance company will ask for home inspections in some cases.
 
Basements and Crawl Spaces – Dampness and mold are common problems found in crawl spaces – professional remediation will be ... more

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