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Metro Atlanta has been named the second worst city in the nation for subterranean termites.
Many homeowners coming from northern states are unaware of the tremendous termite
pressure that exists in the south. In the past, Realtors have required an Official Georgia
Wood Infestation Report which would disclose to a buyer of any home that currently has or
has had termites or other wood destroying insects. In addition, this report placed the home
under a re-treatment warranty for a period of 90 days. Many changes have transpired in the
real estate market over the past several years. In 2007 The Georgia Association of Realtors
forms committee decided to remove the requirement for the WDO report, sighting a HUD
document that stated that if you did not live in a "termite prone area" that termite inspections
were not necessary. After much discussion between the GAR and the Georgia Pest Control
Association, the GAR forms committee has agreed to add verbiage back to the purchase and
sales agreement for 2011.
This will be in the form of a check off box which requires the buyer to be given a copy of
Form F-13; "Protect yourself when buying a home"
BUYERS BEWARE: Most Realtors will still recommend that buyers obtain such a letter of
inspection. But it is entirely the buyer's responsibility. Obtaining a WDO inspection is
relatively inexpensive and could save you thousands of dollars in treatment cost and
damage repairs after closing. Should infestations be found during an inspection the cost of
treatment and repairs could be negotiated out during the due diligence period of your
contract. Most sellers are willing to pay for treatment should such a problem arise. At
Coppermines Pest Control we offer a home inspection for free and will provide you with a
WDO letter for a nominal fee. Feel free to call our office for an exact price quote for your next
home.
Many homeowners coming from northern states are unaware of the tremendous termite
pressure that exists in the south. In the past, Realtors have required an Official Georgia
Wood Infestation Report which would disclose to a buyer of any home that currently has or
has had termites or other wood destroying insects. In addition, this report placed the home
under a re-treatment warranty for a period of 90 days. Many changes have transpired in the
real estate market over the past several years. In 2007 The Georgia Association of Realtors
forms committee decided to remove the requirement for the WDO report, sighting a HUD
document that stated that if you did not live in a "termite prone area" that termite inspections
were not necessary. After much discussion between the GAR and the Georgia Pest Control
Association, the GAR forms committee has agreed to add verbiage back to the purchase and
sales agreement for 2011.
This will be in the form of a check off box which requires the buyer to be given a copy of
Form F-13; "Protect yourself when buying a home"
BUYERS BEWARE: Most Realtors will still recommend that buyers obtain such a letter of
inspection. But it is entirely the buyer's responsibility. Obtaining a WDO inspection is
relatively inexpensive and could save you thousands of dollars in treatment cost and
damage repairs after closing. Should infestations be found during an inspection the cost of
treatment and repairs could be negotiated out during the due diligence period of your
contract. Most sellers are willing to pay for treatment should such a problem arise. At
Coppermines Pest Control we offer a home inspection for free and will provide you with a
WDO letter for a nominal fee. Feel free to call our office for an exact price quote for your next
home.
| Members: Hall County Board of Realtors & 400 North Board of Realtors |
| 6705-C Hwy 52 E Murrayville GA 30564 E-mail: lland@copperminespestcontrol.com |
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