"The potential is there for mold to be found in almost every home. Where there is any amount of moisture, mold can and will grow. However, the real estate community has become increasingly aware of serious mold issues – ones that can do significant damage to home sales. Molds such as Stachybotrys chart arum, or black mold, can cause serious health complications, and substantial liability issues for the sellers of homes that contain black mold. As a home seller, you cannot afford to mess around with mold growth. You can deal with mold in a responsible way that should help you sell your home for a fair price, and clear you of any liability should the mold return after the sale – but you must deal with the problem directly. There are not many things that will scare a home buyer away from your property faster than mold!" - ReMax
Why does my clean house have mold?
Your visual inspection provides you with specific issues as indicators of a mold infestation, such as musty odors, water damage stains, and suspect mold growth. If you suspect mold in your home or office building, start with an exterior inspection because the outside can give you a good idea of what you may find inside. The exterior surfaces of a building, from foundation to roof, make up its envelope which is designed to repel excess water. Look for situations and places where moisture can enter the structure. Your exterior inspection should encompass the chimneys, decks and porches, garages, gutters and downspouts, foundations, slabs, and crawl spaces, landscape and drainage, siding, roofs and eaves. Your room by room interior inspection should include the framework, wall cavities, wall coverings, decorative wallpaper, plaster, masonry, paneling, ceilings, skylights, windows, doors, and flooring.