Pre-Listing Inspections

Eventually your buyers are going to conduct an inspection of your home. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first. Having an inspection done by a Certified Home Inspector ahead of time helps you in many ways. Some of the ways are as follows: 1. it allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical third-party 2. it helps you to price your home realistically 3. it permits you to make repairs ahead of time 4. defects won't become negotiating stumbling blocks later 5. there is no delay in obtaining the Use and Occupancy permit 6. you have the time to make the repairs 7. it may encourage the buyer to waive the inspection contingency 8. it may alert you to items of immediate personal concern 9. it may relieve your prospect's concerns and suspicions 10. it reduces your liability by adding professional supporting documentation 11. it may alert you to immediate safety issues before agents and visitors tour your home Copies of the inspection report along with receipts for any repairs should be made available to any potential buyers. Good Luck-Inspector Tom