Overview
- A 2025 Real Estate Witch survey reports 52% of Americans would consider purchasing a home labeled as haunted, with 73% only at a discount and 68% planning to offer below asking.
- Owners show less willingness to budge on price, as only 32% of those with allegedly haunted homes say they would sell below market value.
- Most respondents say they would not voluntarily reveal a haunting, yet 67% favor mandatory disclosure laws, and only New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Minnesota have specific rules.
- Real estate professionals urge thorough inspections because problems such as carbon monoxide leaks, faulty wiring or neglect can explain “paranormal” signs and pose real safety risks.
- A separate Rocket Mortgage poll finds 65% would consider buying a haunted home, with many seeking deep discounts, reinforcing the price-sensitive interest in stigmatized properties.