Haunted and Horrifying Real Estate Tales

Haunted
and Horrifying

Real Estate Tales

Scary Spaces

Picture this! You’re overseeing maintenance on an old rental home and the AC tech tells you that he found a creepy room and a secret passage in your home!

If you ever find yourself in this situation as a property manager, it’s a good idea to notify the landlord immediately. The landlord might not have done these “renovations,” and it would be important to figure out who did it and why, especially if it has caused damage to the property. Something else to consider is that these additions, once found, need to be inspected by licensed contractors for regulatory compliance to ensure that they don’t pose a safety risk to the residents or neighbors of the property.

Looking to add your own secret room to your home? Check out these less creepy ideas.

Listing a Haunted House

Do you have to tell the buyers if a house is haunted? Maybe – depending on where you live. If you’re a realtor or property manager in Arizona though – good news! You don’t have to disclose if a property is haunted.

Hauntings, deaths in a home, and other paranormal activity can affect real estate property values, especially if the house has gained a reputation among the neighbors. So it might still be a consideration to disclose the information instead of having a buyer or tenant feel deceived if they find out after the fact. Fortunately, haunted houses can attract a niche audience so finding a nice balance between spooky stories and not scaring away the potential buyers or tenants is key.

Looking to buy, rent, or sell a haunted house? Here are a few things to consider.