{"id":2983,"date":"2019-06-20T18:04:55","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T18:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp-www-bedbugbbq-com.msgsndr.com\/?p=2983"},"modified":"2019-06-20T18:04:55","modified_gmt":"2019-06-20T18:04:55","slug":"real-estate-agents-beware-of-bed-bugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/real-estate-agents-beware-of-bed-bugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Estate Agents: Beware of Bed Bugs!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Causing panic amongst home owners, buyers, sellers, and realtors alike is the nuisance pest, <\/span>bed bugs<\/span><\/a>. Reports have been increasing dramatically nationwide and have left the population in a constant state of worry of bringing them into homes. Since the late 90s and early 2000s, the presence of bed bugs has become much more prominent and this due to increased travel, a trend to seek antique second hand furniture, increased population density, and the lack of dealing with infestations when they are present. Because they are considered an \u201cequal-opportunity\u201d pest, anybody can get bed bugs. Infestations have occurred in million dollar homes and in 100 year old apartment buildings. Contrary to popular belief, bed bugs are not attracted to filth or dirt. Although, we can be thankful for the fact that they are not known to carry any diseases, but they do cause terrible discomfort both mentally and physically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why are bed bugs a problem for real estate agents?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Bed bugs are elusive and can be difficult to spot even for the most experienced bed bug exterminator. Which makes spotting an early infestation an obstacle for the common eye. This leads to cases of a bed bug infestation not becoming present during a sale, or even worse, having it appear after a sale. This could lead to a seller getting sued for unknowing (or knowingly not disclosing) giving a new property owner or<\/span> renter<\/span><\/a> a bed bug infestation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to minimize the likelihood of legal action by taking preventative measures against bed bugs. Arming yourself with information, legal documents, and doing a bed bug inspection before marketing a residence could save you what could be thousands of dollars in legal fees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How do you spot a bed bug infestation?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Bed bugs are very hard to find if you are unfamiliar with identification and habits, so it is more beneficial to have a professional bed bug exterminator inspect the property. But as a realtor when you are evaluating the home, it would be <\/span>advantageous <\/span>to know whether you should call a professional. There are several alarming or rather discreet <\/span>signs that a home may have bed bugs<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n