When your house is up for short sale, does the power need to be left on?
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When your house is up for short sale, does the power need to be left on?
For inspection or to prevent mold from forming? Either in the past owners name or the real estate company?
Asked on September 19, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Florida
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you are the owner of a home selling such in a "short sale" situation it is always a good idea to have power on for potential buyers to make sure that fixtures and assorted appliances are working. Power does not need to be on but not having it on most likely will harm the asking price.
The power should be in the name of the person or persons holding title to the home being offered as a "short sale" transaction.
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