Termite Activity Signs When Buying a Home

For homebuyers, evidence of termite activity found during the home inspection can be a frightening, frustrating and time-consuming stumbling block. That's why buyers should be well educated in the variety of professional termite treatment options available. If no termites are found, it's still important to know what products may have previously been used to protect the home. This information will be helpful should the new homeowner want or need to have the house treated by a pest control professional in the future. And if an infestation is found, buyers should insist on the best termite solution prior to completing the sale.

Termite Treatment Before Selling a Home

One way for a seller to protect the value of a home is by investing in a premium termite treatment. This initial investment far outweighs the cost of damage and extra repair time that homeowners incur if termites are actually found during a termite inspection. In many areas of the country where termite treatments are standard, a premium treatment that offers years of protection can be considered an asset in selling the home – similar to a security system, new windows or granite countertops. In fact, its value is so significant that sellers should factor the cost of a termite treatment into the asking price for the home.