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Old 01-30-2016, 11:29 AM
 
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Just a random thought I had, but would it be a deal breaker for any of you if you found a house you like, ideal location/good price, but there was a death within the house in the past?

Some states don't even require agents/sellers to state this fact at all, while some states like California does require you to mention it (within a 3 year window).

I don't know myself, it's not like I would necessarily ask, but the thought would creep me out, especially depending on the way the person died.

When I was selling my townhouse 20 years ago, one of the buyers actually inquired if someone died in the property.

Did the Seller Die in the House? Home Buying Questions
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Old 01-30-2016, 11:38 AM
 
Location: Sarasota, FL
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Not unless they're buried in the yard or under the cellar.
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Old 01-30-2016, 11:53 AM
 
Location: Berkeley Neighborhood, Denver, CO USA
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Would you buy/rent a house that had a dead body in it?
It depends upon how badly it smells.
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Old 01-30-2016, 12:05 PM
 
Location: Rochester, WA
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Best answers have already been given. ^

All of us will die, many of us at home. It's not usually creepy at all.
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Old 01-30-2016, 12:24 PM
 
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As long as they were gone by final walk through.
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Old 01-30-2016, 12:47 PM
 
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If there was a dead body there no I would not rent or buy, if someone died in the house I would ask about it. If it was a home invasion or a dangerous area I would not, if someone died of natural causes I would buy, unless the body was still there.
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Old 01-30-2016, 12:56 PM
 
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Would you buy/rent a house that had a dead body in it?

Buy yes, rent no.
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Old 01-30-2016, 01:03 PM
 
Location: Oklahoma
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There must be a dozen threads with this same question. I don't know why it would bother anyone if someone died in the house. The only time I would think twice if there was a violent murder that took place. That type of event leaves a lot of negative energy behind.
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Old 01-30-2016, 01:30 PM
 
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No, I wouldnt buy or rent a house with a dead body in it. Liable to get really stinky.
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Old 01-30-2016, 01:40 PM
 
Location: Chicago area
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One of our dear neighbors passed quietly in the home he loved. One of the shorties that is with us and the two sisters that sleep over every month lives in the unit he passed in. I still feel sad when I look into that bedroom off of the dining room. He was a sweet old soul and still missed.

I'm glad the mother wasn't intimidated and moved into the top floor of his two flat. She shares the room he passed in. They've asked me about the history of the house because a couple of strange things have happened there. I joked with them and said that it's just Clem. He's was a sweet man and is just looking out for you.

Would I move into a house where somebody has passed in? Yes. I think it's by far the best place to go. I find it comforting to know that someone spent their final hours in a house that I would hope to love as much as they did. I would also wish to be as fortunate to follow in their foot steps when my time comes.
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