Are you convinced that your house is haunted, and now you
want out? If so, you’re not alone. From reports of ghostly apparitions to the
eerie feeling of being watched, many people experience the feeling of a haunted
house. Author Grady Hendrix has written several books on the topic,
including Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of ‘70s and ‘80s
Horror Fiction and Horrorstör, a novel about a haunted
IKEA-esque furniture store. Here’s what he has to say about selling a haunted
house.
Be Upfront About the Paranormal Activity
Hendrix suggests that the best course of action is to be up
front and honest about the paranormal activity in the house. He admits that it
might not be easy to do, but it’s the only way to ensure that the prospective
buyers know what they’re getting into. By being honest, you can avoid potential
legal issues such as buyers filing a lawsuit against you for failing to
disclose the supernatural activity in the house. Hendrix also suggests that you
use the paranormal activity as a selling point. People who are interested in
the supernatural may be more likely to buy the house, and it may even help to
set it apart from other houses on the market. For example, you can frame it as
the perfect place for ghost hunters, or even as a home that could be featured
on a paranormal reality show.
Prepare for Skeptics and Non-Believers
Hendrix acknowledges that not all prospective buyers will
believe that the house is haunted, and he suggests preparing for skeptics and
non-believers. He recommends having evidence to back up your claims, such as
photographs of the ghostly apparitions or recordings of strange noises. He also
suggests offering to perform a “ghost tour” of the house, which could be an
effective way to demonstrate the paranormal activity. In addition, Hendrix
suggests having a contingency plan in case the prospective buyers still don’t
believe that the house is haunted. He recommends offering to provide a
“paranormal warranty” that would cover any supernatural activity that occurs in
the house after the sale. This could be a good way to ease the buyers’ minds,
and it could help to make the house more attractive to potential buyers.
Conclusion
Selling a haunted house can be a daunting task, but with the
right approach and a bit of creativity, it can be done. By being up front about
the paranormal activity and providing evidence to back up your claims, you can
make the house more attractive to buyers. Additionally, offering a “paranormal
warranty” could help to ease the buyers’ minds and make them more likely to
purchase the house. With these tips from author Grady Hendrix, you can make
your haunted house more appealing to buyers and get it off the market quickly.