Oct 28 2011
Tips For Selling Haunted Mobile Eastern Shore Real Estate
No, this isn’t just another timely spooky story, although it just may have to do with ghosts! Be you a believer or a scoffer, the fact is that there are pieces of Mobile Eastern Shore real estate on the market which are purported to be haunted and thus far more difficult to sell than an ordinary home. Known as “stigmatized” properties, these houses have the reputation of being haunted or are the site of a previous violent crime–and the perception of ghosts and gore is not easy to erase.
So what to do? First, check with your Realtor to see if you’re required to disclose information about the stigma attached to your Mobile Eastern Shore real estate because you could be spooked by a lawsuit if you don’t. Regardless of what the state dictates, being upfront about your home’s paranormal guests or ghoulish histories is always the best moral policy.
Okay, that’s the first step. Then what? Be sure to pay attention the appearance of your property—inside and out. To minimize the presence (imagined or real) of ghosts, your home needs to look spirit-free and inviting on the outside. Clean up a dark, forbidding atmosphere; clear away any dead trees, especially those with hanging branches; replace rusty iron gates with a white picket fence, get rid of unwanted residents like stray cats and spiders. On the inside, think warm, bright, and clutter-free. Getting rid of darkness and gloom that could promote the idea of spirits may require removing outdated, musty furniture, antique rugs, old pictures of ancestors, and other items that contribute to an “eerie atmosphere” so that you can alleviate any pre-conceived notions in potential buyers.
If you simply cannot dispel persistent beliefs about the “dark side” of your Mobile Eastern Shore real estate, you may have to resort to (gasp!) bringing in a ghost buster. David Frankin Farkas, owner of HouseHealing.com, makes a full-time living by ridding properties of specters and/or negative energy. Farkas claims that formerly-haunted houses frequently sell in a matter of days after he has completed his task. Click here to find groups who will investigate paranormal activity in your home.
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