What if You’re Selling a Home With Asbestos?

If you’re a home seller, here’s how to deal with asbestos in your home.

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If you’re selling your home, asbestos is an issue you may need to deal with.

In case you don’t know, asbestos was outlawed in several countries back in the 1960s when it was discovered to be carcinogenic That’s why, if your home is found to have asbestos pipes, asbestos-covered boilers, asbestos insulation, etc. during its inspection, you’ll likely be required to remove it for the safety of the future owners.

MASS Save offers programs that remove asbestos from homes and install brand-new heating and insulation systems.

The good news is, asbestos can be removed by asbestos abatement companies, and it’s usually not as expensive as you think. Getting it professionally removed not only makes the home safer for buyers, but it also increases your home’s saleability.

Here in Massachusetts, MASS Save offers programs that remove asbestos from homes and install brand-new heating and insulation systems—the services of which are compounded into a seven-year, no-interest loan term. If you take advantage of these programs, you’ll improve the efficiency of your home’s heating system, increase its safety, and amp up its value for a small amount of money.

If you have any more questions about asbestos and how it can impact your home sale, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d be happy to help you.