I can't imagine I'd ever want to buy a house from someone who makes a point to live someplace where they can install sub-par plumbing and wiring, that this lack of code compliance was the selling point of where to build.
Imagine buying a meal from a restaurant which prides themselves by not meeting the standards of the nearby town's health department.
Imagine buying a meal from a restaurant which prides themselves by not meeting the standards of the nearby town's health department.