Does Your House Have Ghosts?
Well, I just finished reading an article written by Gina Roberts-Grey for the National Association of Realtors, Realtors Magazine about selling a home with ghosts.
Ok so a little giggle came to mind. Hummm......Although I'm not so sure I believe ghosts are hanging around the house, since I have never experienced this, it can be a real issue for some buyers. "Haunted Homes" fall into a category under stigmatized property and can possibly reduce the value of the property.
A stigmatized property is site of a murder, suicide, alleged haunting, or other para-psychological phenomenon.
Most states, about 1/2, have laws addressing a stigmatized property but most don't require the seller to disclose they have a "Ghost". But in the best interest of all, I would highly suggest that the ghost be disclosed regardless of whether or not there is a requirement to do so.
So have you ever listed or sold a haunted home? I would be interested to hear your story.
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