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Originally Posted by Bonanza
I have been a Realtor/agent since 1984. Every house that I ever sold HAD to have a termite inspection if a mortgage was involved and that was the majority of them. Most of the houses that had a termite issue could be spot treated. If the infestation was too large, the house would be tented. Whomever it was that charged you $25,000 took you to the cleaners. In all those years, even with tenting the entire house, the fee was never more than about $5,000.
If someone is that concerned that they might have a termite issue, have an inspection every couple of years. It is never too late to treat the problem and years would have to go by for the problem to be grandiose.
Pest control companies are not stupid. In this area they bundle their service with other things so that you think you are getting a deal. They also realize that older people are gullible and suseptible to what they suggest. Just like you said, having the service helps you sleep at night. Trust me -- these companies prey on the elderly and that is exactly what they love to hear.
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Thank you for your information. I tend to agree with you. The letter I received from Massey is confusing and IMO intended to scare homeowners I do not like that company anyway. It is the only service I have with them after I bought a package shortly after I bought 7 years ago. Ca n I ask you what you personally do about termite protection?