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buying a house with supernatural reputation May come with an unexpected benefit: lower prices.
According to a recent survey conducted by Clavers Real Estate Witch, most Americans will take the risk of purchasing A house that is “haunted”.
out of Responses of 1,000 Americans52 percent claimed they could be convinced to buy a haunted house. Of those, 73 percent indicated that they would only consider a purchase if it was at a discount.
When asked about their offers, 68 percent of respondents said they would bid lower than the asking price, even if the home met all other criteria. However, potential buyers may face tough negotiations: Only 32 percent of current owners of haunted properties reported they are willing to sell for below market value.
Despite haunted houses’ reputation for creaking floors, flickering lights, and unexplained noises, some real estate professionals believe these properties can still represent a viable investment — especially for buyers willing to embrace the paranormal.
“Remember, a haunted reputation doesn’t necessarily make it a bad house,” said Casey Gaddy, senior real estate agent at Keller Williams Realty in Philadelphia. realtor.com,
“The neighbors may say it’s haunted, but in reality, it’s a house with good bones that has been neglected and needs the right buyer to bring it back to life.”
Of course, this assessment assumes that sellers speak openly about any paranormal activity. According to the survey, 68 percent of Americans admitted that they would not voluntarily disclose if their home was haunted. Within that 68 percent, 41 percent said they would only disclose that their home is haunted if required by law, 21 percent said they would only disclose it being haunted if asked directly about paranormal experiences, and 6 percent said they would never disclose that their home is haunted even if required by law.
Currently, only four states in the US have laws regarding the disclosure of haunted houses: New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Minnesota. However, more home buyers are demanding more restrictions, with 67 percent of survey participants believing the government should require sellers to disclose that a home is haunted.
Potential buyers must also manage expectations regarding resale value. The survey found a mismatch between sellers and buyers: 41 percent of haunted house owners expect to sell above market value, while only 16 percent of potential buyers are willing to offer that much price.
“Sometimes, no matter how much you renovate, some properties never shake their scary reputation,” Gaddy said.