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Answers (17)
- Nathan Wolf, "natewolf"
- Contributions:1825
I'd recommend installing a water feature outside. Possibly using a "white noise" machine in your house to cancel out the noise.
- Sheri Moritz, "SheriMoritz"
- Contributions:269
No this would not need to be in the NC disclosure. As you stated the house backs up to a "fairly quite and slow street." There is a noise disclosure for things like aircraft, train, industrial noises and such. The point of the disclosure is to point out things that may not be obvious when viewing the home. Assuming the road behind the house was not hidden from you when you viewed the home and made the offer it is hard to say that is wasn't disclosed to you. Many states have different types of disclosure requirements but in NC the good news for you as a possible seller is that a fairly quite and slow street that is not hidden from view would not currently need to be disclosed in written form on the NC Seller Disclosure.
- SLThomps
- Contributions:2
Thanks to everyone for taking the time to answer and give advice. I'm trying to manage, but I'm certain we'll have to be here a couple of years before we can sell. No, the noise wasn't listed in the disclosures. Should it have been?
was this factor in your disclosures?
- Bob Duckworth, "Bob Duckworth"
- Contributions:96
There isn't a lot that I can add to what has already been said except that if you do decide to lease your home to someone, keep in mind that even the best of tenants will not take care of your home like you would. Even with good renters, you will most likely have to paint and do some repairs after the end of the lease before you can sell it. With bad ones, you may have to install new flooring too. Those potential costs should be factored into any sales considerations and weighed as to selling now or later.
- razorbacker
- Contributions:2
With the housing market still rather slow I would strongly suggest that you lease it to someone for at least a year explaining to them that it does have a noise problem that bothers you.After the lease is up the selling market will hopefully be much better and maybe you can actually be able to sell it and make a little cash from the sale. I do believe the market WILL recover. We just hope it is soon! My husband and I have owed our Real Estate Company since 1991 and sold over 1000 homes over the years. We have noticed that many people just do not notice noises.We have even sold several near the interstate where big trucks constantly go by! Rental homes do still seem to be in great demand because now it is much harder for folks to purchase . The rent you collect each month could probably make your monthly payments on this home. Even though you had intentions of living there you then would be an investor! Also if leasing is not something you want to consider then maybe you could buy a portable fan and put it beside of your bed for the noise at night.We sleep with a portable fan beside our bed every single night for noise--even if it`s snowing outside! Good luck!
- Diego Bonilla, "dfbonilla"
- Contributions:62
I agree with Maria, workout the noise if that's all it is. Buying and selling is very expensive. Real estate commisions, Closing costs, moving expenses. having all factors in consideration do your numbers and make your desicion.
- Jay Music, "jaymusic"
- Contributions:19
Change is hard...I sympathize. I hope there are other features in your new place that make you happy!
Your house will sell...and if you are that miserable then you could put it up for sale...but it would be wise to try the many solutions offered here by others before you do...white noise machine, ear plugs, window treatments or replacements, landscaping.
I am sensitive to noise - I think they made that Pella window commercial for me...the one where the guy shuts out the birds twittering...LOL.
Please, speak to your doctor...perhaps stress has increased your awareness of noise and not the change of location!
Your house will sell...and if you are that miserable then you could put it up for sale...but it would be wise to try the many solutions offered here by others before you do...white noise machine, ear plugs, window treatments or replacements, landscaping.
I am sensitive to noise - I think they made that Pella window commercial for me...the one where the guy shuts out the birds twittering...LOL.
Please, speak to your doctor...perhaps stress has increased your awareness of noise and not the change of location!
- Maria Morton, "MariaMorton"
- Contributions:716
If you have been in the home only a short time, you probably cannot come out ahead. Try building a wooden fence to dampen the noise. Plants will also help diminish the noise. New, thermal windows and/or adding storm windows will help too. Drapes and fountains would be your finishing touch in the quest for silence.
- Chantel Hammer, "chantelhammer"
- Contributions:1
I would suggest getting an Home Comparable done to see what your house is worth first. You can have any real estate agent do one for you for a small fee. It is well worth the money. Real Estate Agents will do the paperwork for you too but only for a small fee.
Go to as many free fsbo sites as you can and list your home. Myspace has free listings and so does Craigs List. Google has free listing too.
Place an ad in the local paper. Make sure the heading says "FSBO - Make me an Offer! and add your phone number"
I also have a few other good ideas but I need to keep some of my advertising ideas a secret.
Go to as many free fsbo sites as you can and list your home. Myspace has free listings and so does Craigs List. Google has free listing too.
Place an ad in the local paper. Make sure the heading says "FSBO - Make me an Offer! and add your phone number"
I also have a few other good ideas but I need to keep some of my advertising ideas a secret.
- Sam Shueh
- Contributions:379
"Try to dampen the noise with thick drapes. You can replace the windows with dual pane thick kind. If the wall is not stuffed with fiberglass insulation consider that...
Also a white noise could help, inside water fountain running, doctor's office music
What does not make sense is the wording: "fairly quiet and slow street, but the noise..." How can it be fairly quiet and slow but noise?
Also a white noise could help, inside water fountain running, doctor's office music
What does not make sense is the wording: "fairly quiet and slow street, but the noise..." How can it be fairly quiet and slow but noise?
- Lexie Longstreet, "Savvy"
- Contributions:1107
Unfortunately, unless you bought your home at significantly under market value, in a distress sale of some sort, it is highly unlikely you can sell your home without loosing money. You need to figure the expense of selling will be around 9% of the cost of your home. You will, most likely pay 6% in commissions, at least a thousand to move, if not more. You will also need to figure in the closing cost you paid to get the mortgage on your new home. That was probably close to 2.5% of the price of the home. To get another new home, you will also have that expense.
I think Sunnyview, gives you some excellent suggestions to muffle the noise you are sensitive to. I also think this noise will become less annoying in a short amount of time. I lived in NYC for a couple years and when I moved back to Charlotte lived on a road that others thought was noisy. But to me, it was as quiet as can be, since I had lived a few floors above bouncing delivery trucks and honking horns for years!
Take time to plant some trees and shrubs and the back of your property line to break up the sound, a fence might help if you don't have one, add a fountain or water feature, and in no time you should be loving your new house!
I think Sunnyview, gives you some excellent suggestions to muffle the noise you are sensitive to. I also think this noise will become less annoying in a short amount of time. I lived in NYC for a couple years and when I moved back to Charlotte lived on a road that others thought was noisy. But to me, it was as quiet as can be, since I had lived a few floors above bouncing delivery trucks and honking horns for years!
Take time to plant some trees and shrubs and the back of your property line to break up the sound, a fence might help if you don't have one, add a fountain or water feature, and in no time you should be loving your new house!
- Sheri Moritz, "SheriMoritz"
- Contributions:269
SLThomps,
Hope you enjoyed your 4th of July weekend!I appears a couple of agents know that you will loss money without even knowing where your property is, how much you originally paid for it and what is will sell for. Cary, NC is one of the top real estate markets in the nation and depending on the price range and area you are in things are selling very quick. Again, feel free to contact me and I will send you the recent sales in your neighborhood, area and size of your home.
Hope you enjoyed your 4th of July weekend!I appears a couple of agents know that you will loss money without even knowing where your property is, how much you originally paid for it and what is will sell for. Cary, NC is one of the top real estate markets in the nation and depending on the price range and area you are in things are selling very quick. Again, feel free to contact me and I will send you the recent sales in your neighborhood, area and size of your home.
- sunnyview
- Contributions:25139
I don't think you can sell without losing money at this point. I do understand how you might feel as I am sensitive to noise too. You have some options to help equalize the normal street noise and make it less disturbing by masking it with another noise that is always the same. Water features even small ones are really good at doing this job. They are a low level consistent source of "white noise" that makes the intermittent nature of traffic noise less noticeable. Even a small fountain like some of these here cost very little in comparison to selling and rebuying another house. Installation is easy and it may make you feel better to be able to do something proactive since the street noise is out of your control. It is worth a try and in few years you may be able to sell and break even or the noise may become less noticeable over time to you too.
- Realtor Bob, "Realtor Bob"
- Contributions:46
It is a buyers market at present. It means sellers are the losers in the market.
- Pat Pribisko, "Pat Pribisko"
- Contributions:1426
In a word, the answer is no.One suggestion is to purchase some ear plugs at your local drug store or discount store. It's amazing how well such an inexpensive product can contol backgroud noise. Use them until you eventually become adjusted to the noise.Another suggestion is to purchase new windows for the side of the home where the noise originates. There are a number of window brands that produce products that will controll noise inside the home.
- Sheri Moritz, "SheriMoritz"
- Contributions:269
It is unlikely that you are going to be able to sell your home and not lose money at this point unless you got into your home at a greatly reduced price. You just paid the closing costs on the house and will most likely have to pay a real estate commission to sell it. Even if you market it FSBO you will most likely find that most buyers have contracted with an agent.
If you would like me to look at the recent comparable sales and give you an idea of what you could put your house on the market for feel free to send me your address and I will give you an idea of what it may sell for. Once you know what potential loss you may have you and your husband can discuss your options. I am also happy to discuss different listing types with you that may be less expensive than listing your home traditionally on the mls.
Happy 4th of July!
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If you would like me to look at the recent comparable sales and give you an idea of what you could put your house on the market for feel free to send me your address and I will give you an idea of what it may sell for. Once you know what potential loss you may have you and your husband can discuss your options. I am also happy to discuss different listing types with you that may be less expensive than listing your home traditionally on the mls.
Happy 4th of July!
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