"I wish he'd stop talking about brown recluse spiders. He's going to "scare off" the buyers."
Brown recluse spiders are extremely dangerous. A bite can seriously injure an adult and it can kill a child. Unfortunately these spiders are fairly common in this part of Texas, particularly in houses that have been vacant for a while. But there are insecticides that can eliminate them. It's far easier (and less expensive) to fix a spider problem than a damaged roof or a broken sewer line. While buyers are scared of brown recluse spiders (they should be!) most are not "scared off" buying the house because of them. But they do need to know about the problem ahead of time so the house can be treated to get rid of them before they move in.
It is beyond belief that any agent would want an inspector to remain silent about any potential problem, especially a problem that poses such a serious health and safety risk. But to actually say it out loud??? Astounding.
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