[StBernard] Selling my HOME in Chalmette

[Westley Annis]

Shelli,

There is no law/regulation that says you have to have a structural
inspection done before selling your home.  With that said, it is probably in
your best interest to be sure you put in any purchase agreement that you
sign that the house may have suffered structural damage and you are selling
the house as-is.  Include as an addendum the parish's report on your
structural soundness.

In a normal world, this should protect you from the buyer coming back to you
should the house fall apart, but I make no promises.

Westley

-----Original Message-----

Westley,
 
My husband and I are thinking about selling our home in Chalmette.  We've
already bought a house out-of-town.  Do we have to have the structure
checked before we try to sell it?  We noticed that there are a lot of homes
selling for $70,000 and higher.  We want to see what offers we receive.  We
are struggling with demolition of our home.  We have such great
memories!!!!!
 
Thanks for your help.

Shelli