Should I buy a house that once had termites?

• <div><p>Termite damage isn’t always a deal breaker when buying a house, but don’t dismiss it. If that’s the case, you should hire a professional termite inspection to understand the extent of the damage, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/talking-termite-treatments.htm">type of termite</a>, state of repairs, and whether the infestation is gone.</p><p>If the termites are gone and the current owners repaired the damage, you might want to proceed. You may even be able to use the damage as a bargaining point. However, don’t forget that home insurance policies often don’t cover termite treatment or repairs and active infestations are tricky to shift.</p></div>

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Q: How can I make sure my property gets the highest appraisal possible?

• <div><p>While parts of the appraisal are out of your control, there are some things you can do to potentially raise the home&rsquo;s value. You can make necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser visits&mdash;an appraiser can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades. The appraiser will likely increase the value of your home by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.</p></div>

Q: Should I buy a house that once had termites?

• <div><p>Termite damage isn&rsquo;t always a deal breaker when buying a house, but don&rsquo;t dismiss it. If that&rsquo;s the case, you should hire a professional termite inspection to understand the extent of the damage, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/talking-termite-treatments.htm">type of termite</a>, state of repairs, and whether the infestation is gone.</p><p>If the termites are gone and the current owners repaired the damage, you might want to proceed. You may even be able to use the damage as a bargaining point. However, don&rsquo;t forget that home insurance policies often don&rsquo;t cover termite treatment or repairs and active infestations are tricky to shift.</p></div>

Q: Can you provide details on whether bamboo flooring increases home value?

• <div><p>As a durable, attractive, and eco-friendly flooring option , bamboo flooring can increase your home&rsquo;s value. With that said, the condition of your floors can affect the resale value of your house. If they&rsquo;re in poor shape or don&rsquo;t look like they were installed by a professional, it can negatively impact how buyers perceive your property.</p></div>

Q: Can a seller back out if an appraisal is higher than an offer?

• <div><p>If the sales agreement has a clause that allows the seller to renegotiate based on the appraised value, then they might be able to back out if the appraisal comes in higher than your offer price. If the agreement doesn&rsquo;t have that language, then the seller has no legal recourse to back out. They could hold a higher offer as a backup and move onto that one if yours falls through for any reason, but once the agreement is signed, the seller is locked into that purchase price unless there&rsquo;s a clause stating they can renegotiate.</p></div>

Q: Does a smart home increase property value?

• <div><p>A comprehensive smart home system can be really attractive to buyers and increase the value of your property. Components such as a smart security system, smart lawn and garden systems, and smart appliances can all drive up the value of your property.</p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in May 2024
These guys are real professionals. The product is high quality, and the installers were great. They finished the entire house and basement in one day. And they cleaned up after each window.
Renewal by Andersen of Montana
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Reviewed in February 2023
My customer service agent did an amazing job, showcasing their high qualtiy windows! Buy 2 windows get 2 free is a great Deal!
Champion Window Company of Portland, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
Brian was on time, reliable, and did an excellent job replacing my microwave. A real pro.
Roberts Restorations, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2018
Marlo was a real find. We had a serious leak on one of our single family family rental residences dating back to November. Initially, we had a so-called leak specialist for a $350 minimum fee who totally mis-diagnosed the location of the leak and blamed it on on a "debris dam" in one of the...
MCS Roofing and Construction Inc
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Reviewed in January 2018
Brad Korb is a master professional in the real estate business. He has experience, integrity, and know-how. Brad keeps in touch almost daily with updates. He is astute at making judgments as to what improvements need to be made to be made to the property in order to bring in top dollar. He will...
Brad Korb
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Reviewed in May 2017
Went real well. It was really expensive, about $300 for less than an hour of labor. Very prompt, very responsive and scheduled the appointment. very professional and efficient - but overpriced.
Allgood Plumbing Electric Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in April 2015
They were prompt, courteous, completely professional and talked to me like I was a real person. They discussed options with me and guided me through decision making processes by providing all options. These guys were great! If I ever have plumbing problems again, I would definitely call them.
Jack Wallace Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2013
Masking Issues: The contractor masked off SOME parts of the house, but didn't mask off others, including some antique, unpainted wood fixtures that were to remain unpainted. They had been notified of which parts were to be painted and which parts not painted. Since they weren't masked, those...
Gary Hanson
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Reviewed in September 2013
He helped all the way through from suggesting estate sales contacts to landscaping services and interior cleaning which he paid for out of his own pocket (we did reimburse him). He was always where he needed to be without ever needing to be asked to be there. Busy guy but he gave us...
Steve Gray, SRES, Realtor
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Reviewed in February 2006
I see that Robert's roofing has replied to my comments as "not having this customer on file". Believe me, I do NOT have the provider confused. The file is likely under Waun. As a new development, we sold the house that the work was done on in Aug. At the time we had the work done, we were...
ROBERTS ROOFING SERVICE
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