Whether buying or selling, below are some items that may impact your sale.

• Insurance – Many insurance companies are sending someone out to visually inspect a property after issuing a new policy (especially on older homes). If there is something like an old roof or peeling paint, you may be required to fix the situation to maintain the same policy and price.
• Lead Paint – All pre-1978 properties that are turned into rental housing as of July 2024 are required to have a Lead Safe Certificate issued by a licensed NH Risk Assessor prior to occupancy. This includes single family homes that are put on the rental market (like Airbnb or VRBO).
• Shoreland Septic Systems – If a septic system is within 250 ft. of the reference line, the buyer is required to have the system inspected. If the existing system was never approved by the state or approval was prior to 1989, the buyer must hire a septic system designer to determine the elevation of the bottom of the leach field relative to the high-water table. There are a lot more details with this law so be sure you understand it before selling or buying a waterfront home.

Whether buying or selling, contact me to work with a Realtor® who keeps current with the laws and regulations that could affect your bottom line.

Donna Forest M: 603-731-5151 donna@donnaforest.com Follow her on Facebook