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Old 07-31-2017, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Wiotte View Post
I can guarantee you that anyone buying your home including the agent selling your home WILL inquire about a termite bond. You may disagree, buyers and agents will not.


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I asked a licensed TV properties real estate agent what she has experienced. She has been in RE for three decades in the area and with The properties of the Villages for over a decade. This is what she said:

" You do not have to have a termite bond on your home to sell it. The buyer would typically get a termite inspection and at that time they can secure a bond if they choose."

That makes sense since Fannie Mae does not require a bond for underwriting. Fannie Mae is the 800 pound gorilla when it comes to selling your home, whether you have a loan or not

Hopefully this will end the speculation that a bond is a requirement or somehow assists in the sale of your home. All a buyer cares about is the home is termite free and some may want to get a termite bond on it for their own purposes .