Seller’s Pre-Listing Home Inspections

Today’s market is a "buyers choice market". Many more homes are now for sale, so buyers have plenty to choose from. Potential home buyers want to purchase a home that is in tip-top shape, regardless of its age. This is why having a Pre-Listing Inspection makes complete sense.

Making the decision to sell a home is a huge step for most homeowners. Once the decision is made to sell, making your home as marketable as possible should be your number one priority{!}. Buyers have something you don't have{;}-- a fresh pair of eyes. They see things that you may not notice anymore. In today’s market, a buyer will want to negotiate your price down to be compensated for every little defect, essentially getting you to pay for any needed repairs, but on their terms. By having a pre-listing inspection performed, you will have an edge over your competition. With the information provided in the report, you can address any needed repairs before you put your home on the market. Your home will consequently be in better condition for viewing, making it more marketable which, will help you sell it quicker and obtain the maximum selling price.

Having repairs done prior to the buyer’s inspection can save you money in two other ways as well. First, when you know what needs to be repaired in advance of the sale, you can obtain multiple bids for the work that needs to be done and select the best contractor at the best price. Secondly, the work can be done by the contractor in a time frame that fits his schedule as well, thereby avoiding any "rush charges" to get the work completed.

Finally, there is one secret all sellers need to know. Most buyers make their decision to purchase a home based on emotion, and justify that decision with logic. However, another thing is equally as true: Buyer’s can fall out of love with a home just as quickly as they fell in love with it. So why let the buyer’s inspector develop a long list of items needing repair, thereby jeopardizing your sale? Making the repairs in advance of the sale can save you a great deal of frustration and possibly disappointment.