Tips For Selling a Home With a Septic System

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In today’s real estate market, you need all the advantages you can get. This is especially true if you’re selling a home with a septic system. For many home buyers, having a septic system is new and may cause them to shy away from what might be their dream property. At Sauer Septic, we can help you prepare to put your home on the market by providing septic tank inspections and helping you understand vital information about your system that you can pass on to the new owners.

Tips For Selling a Home With a Septic System

  • Education. Our team can assess your system to determine its current condition and any needed repairs. We can also answer questions you have about your system, including how it works, so you’re able to translate what you learn to potential buyers and your real estate team.
  • Documentation. When selling a home with a septic system, it’s important that you have documentation regarding the system and any repairs or maintenance that occurred during your ownership. Having this ready shows potential buyers you pay attention to details, which gives them peace of mind.
  • Be Open. The truth is that you may have to sell a home with a septic system, knowing there are issues that need to be fixed. It’s important to be honest about the problems and give them whatever documentation you have regarding the needed repairs. At the same time, the cost of those repairs should be reflected in your asking price.

If you’re selling your home soon, contact our team today to assess your septic system.