So, I got good and bad news.

[bullygirl979]

The good news is: I really like my realtor. I live in a 1928 house and the furnance is about 40 years old. REA advised me to get it cleaned before we listed so we could advertise that it had been checked out. 

The bad news is: guy comes to clean it and one of the heat exchanges is cracked. And I need a new chimney liner.  :?

So, there is a few thousand dollars out the window. However, I am VERY glad I found out about it now, so I can reflect the cost in the listing price and advertise it with a new furnance. I would have been really annoyed had I accepted an offer and then had to shell out the money (potentially).

[mrs.jacinthe]

That's great news about the realtor! I think a brand-new furnace (versus one on borrowed time) is a great selling point, too.

[ruthie7532]

I would much rather buy a 1928 house with those issues already taken care of, so hopefully it will help you sell the house quicker!

[Deleted]

Buying an older house makes people nervous so I'd definitely feel good about knowing there's a new furnace. Sorry you had to spend all that money though.

[bullygirl979]

Mar 24, 2015 11:26:54 GMT -5 chalupa said:

Hi Bully!

As the owner of a 1926 house, it gave me immense satisfaction when the inspection turned up a boiler that leaked CO2 and the sellers had to replace it before closing. It's much better for you to advertise it with a higher price point than have to shell out the $$$ just to make it to closing.

This is exactly what I was thinking, too. At least this way I can get some, or all, of my money back for it! 

[AAM2012]

Mar 24, 2015 11:26:54 GMT -5 chalupa said:

Hi Bully!

As the owner of a 1926 house, it gave me immense satisfaction when the inspection turned up a boiler that leaked CO2 and the sellers had to replace it before closing. It's much better for you to advertise it with a higher price point than have to shell out the $$$ just to make it to closing.

Yes and you would have to disclose it anyway so better to already have it taken care of.

[boiler717]

Good find! I would get a couple of estimates, our chimney quotes differed by thousands!