This happened just a couple of weeks ago. Prospective buyers (clients of mine) were viewing a waterfront vacation home listing in our area and they appeared to be close to making an offer.
Following a third showing of the property, the buyers immediately informed their agent that they noticed a "damp, musty odor" inside the house. When this happens, alarm bells go off inside a buyer's head. Mildew? Mold? To a buyer, there is an immediate presumption that something is wrong.
Upon follow-up, the buyers admitted that they were not sure what exactly they were noticing, but the words … (4 comments)
A Damp and Musty Smell in the House Cost This Owner a Sale
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