<p>We are selling our home and it is now under contract, pending home inspection. Buyer has agreed to pay all inspection-related costs, since we lowered the price significantly. Of course, they still have the right to walk away.</p>
<p>Our home has polybutylene pipes, which was revealed in the inspection. Our realtor made us aware of this, since he is very familiar with the homes in the area and the age of these homes (about 25 years). He’s sold many home with these pipes and has had very few potential buyers walk away. We’ve never had a problem with any plumbing/piping in our house–no leaks, no mold, nothing.</p>
<p>Of course, the potential buyers are researching these pipes and the possible problems they present. I’m afraid now that they may back out! We won’t know until Monday or so.</p>
<p>This is a young couple that really, really wants our house! I hope these pipes don’t steer them away.</p>
<p>They have a tendency to burst, veryhappy. Our house had them outside the house (from the house to the street). The previous owners removed them before they put the house on the market. I recall someone in the neighborhood having to cut open walls to replace them in their home, though for the life of me I dont recall how they did it without tearing up the whole house.</p>
<p>Water leaks are a major nightmare scenario around here, because a leak could lead to mold problems down the road. How much would replacing all pipes in question cost? If selling the house quickly is important to you, you can offer some financial incentive for the buyer.</p>