How Mold Affects New Jersey Home Values

Prior mold problems can impact a home's value. In New Jersey, sellers have a "duty to disclose" material facts or defects and cannot hide information about their property. Disclosable information would certainly include mold and any significant water intrusion such as flood damage or ongoing problems with wet basements or crawl spaces and groundwater.

If you had a mold problem, it is important to have documentation to show that the mold was properly treated and that the source of the mold problem was identified and fixed. A guarantee from a reputable mold remediation specialist could also help in alleviating a buyer's concerns.

If you are thinking about or in the process of selling your home and believe that mold may be an issue, contact us for an inspection now to avoid a host of issues and delays down the road.

As a local company that has serviced the Jersey Shore area for decades and has lived through major weather disasters such as Superstorm Sandy and the slew of mold issues that followed, Mold Solutions by Cowleys is well aware of the effects of flooding on a home or business. When selling your home, having any potential mold issues resolved can make all the difference in ensuring a smooth sale.