Did you know?
A pre-inspection simply means you have your home inspected before you receive an offer from a buyer.
Not so long ago, home inspections were viewed as something that only the home buyer requested. In recent years, however, inspections ordered by sellers before their home goes on the market have gained in acceptance and popularity. One reason is that savvy sellers recognize the knowledge gained from a pre-sale inspection of their property can offer advantages when it comes to pricing, marketing, negotiating, and dealing with post-sale legal issues.
How does a Ready For Sale Pre-Inspection help a Home Seller?
1) Allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical third-party.
2) Helps you to price your home realistically.
3) Permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that defects won't become negotiating stumbling blocks later
4) May encourage the buyer to waive the inspection contingency
5) Can alert you of items of immediate personal concern, such as electrical problems or active termite infestation
6) Reduces your liability by adding professional supporting documentation to your disclosure statement
7) Alerts you to immediate safety issues before agents and visitors tour your home
8) Makes copies of the inspection report available along with receipts for any repairs made
