Before signing the dotted line, most homeowners look out for things like mold, leaks and termites. But what might be flying under the radar and not on your checklist is something spookier: ghosts.

A Troy residence, also known as the Enslin Mansion, is said to be haunted. According to the current homeowner, the house is full of wandering spirits from past loved ones. Teams of paranormal investigators have peeled through the property, finding traces of paranormal activity.

But after holding onto to the home for six generations, the current homeowner is ready to part ways.

What You Need To Know

  • The Enslin Mansion, a Troy home the owner says is haunted, is for sale

  • The owner says it comes with a long history of lingering spirits

  • It's also currently listed on Airbnb

  • The sale is covered under the New York Supreme Court's 1991 'Ghostbusters ruling'

“There’s always going to be some people that want to live with Casper the Friendly Ghost, or what it seems to be in this house. As soon I walked in, the chandeliers started shaking and popping. It was pretty freaky," said real estate agent John Bevilacqua.

But that raises the question: What do you do with a haunted house that’s for sale? Does a realtor have to disclose about any ghosts that may be lingering?

There isn’t a law, but there is a 1991 court case, Stambovsky vs. Ackley, also known as the “Ghostbusters ruling.”

"There was a house in Nyack that was up for sale, and a gentleman from New York City put an offer on the property," said Bevilacqua.

But what Stambovsky didn’t know was that the homeowner reported the existence of poltergeists on the property to Reader’s Digest and local newspapers.

“The representing realtor called and was like, ‘hey, the house is haunted.’ And Stambovsky jokingly said, ‘we’re going to have to call in the Ghostbusters,’ " said Bevilacqua.

Stambovsky rescinded his offer, and when the closing came, he was a no-show. The New York Supreme Court ruled the house was legally haunted and found that the ghostly reputation of the house impacted both the value of the property and its resale potential.

“He was not awarded his deposit back, but he was not forced into the sale," said Bevilacqua.

While some homeowners may shy away from admitting any ghostly allegations, Bevilacqua says the Enslin Mansion’s owner is embracing all that the house has to offer.

If you’re not looking to room with the spirits full time, the house is also listed on Airbnb for a limited stay.