Barb Schlinker The Real Estate Voice

What Home Sellers Should Know About Sewer, Septic and Wells When Selling A HomeMany people do not pay close attention to the sewer, septic and well systems of their homes unless there are problems.  What should people thinking of selling their homes do to prepare their homes with those systems?➢Well, that is correct, most people do not worry too much about their sewer, septic or well systems unless there are issues.➢If the home has a sewer line…I recommend you ask a sewer company to come out and scope the sewer and/or clean it.○There are the typical rotor rooter type companies○Or there is something called Hydro Cleaning Which is a high volume spray hose that clears out the line – cost is under $500➢You are looking for breaks in the line or any roots blocking the lines➢These can be really costly repairs and you want to know about them before you are in the midst of a sale.➢Septic systems are a whole different ball game…○Who Has to Check it?  Could be either - usually Seller○Steps:○Septic Company Inspects ■Cost