{"id":10072,"date":"2026-02-10T04:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T12:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=10072"},"modified":"2026-02-12T20:41:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T04:41:00","slug":"selling-a-house-with-termite-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-with-termite-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Termite Trouble: How to Sell Your Home With These Little Destructive Houseguests"},"content":{"rendered":"

Termites may only be \u00bc of an inch in size<\/a>, but when it comes to your home, they can be one mighty problem.<\/p>\n

These little buggers can corrupt a home\u2019s foundation, walls, ceilings, doors \u2014 you name it. Worst of all, unless you live in Alaska, there\u2019s no escaping them. They\u2019re a nuisance to homeowners in 49 out of 50 U.S.<\/a> states \u2014 and they especially love warmer climates.<\/p>\n

Termites are a big headache for homeowners and an even bigger one for homeowners who want to sell. Luckily, that doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019re out of options as a seller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Whether you\u2019re hosting these unwelcome house guests currently or your home has a history of termites, there\u2019s hope for selling your property.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we\u2019re covering how to spot these unwanted pests, methods for ridding your home of them, tips for tackling repairs, and perhaps most importantly, two ways to successfully sell a home with termite trouble.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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