The Advantage of Pre-Listing Inspections

There are several advantages to getting a Pre-Listing or Seller Inspection. First of all let's understand what a pre-listing inspection is. This type of inspection allows for a home seller to get a jump on new buyers by getting the home inspection before the home is listed for sale. Advantage 1: I can know just what needs to be fixed before the buy points it out to me. Advantage2: I can save the buyer the expense of a home inspection Advantage3: My real estate agent can use my inspection to help sell my house Advantage4: The seller can choose a certified NACHI inspector rather than be at the mercy of the buyer's choice of inspector. Advantage 5: The seller can schedule the inspections at the seller's convenience. Advantage 6: The seller can assist the inspector during the inspection, something normally not done during a buyer's inspection. Advantage 7: The seller can have the inspector correct any misstatements in the inspection report before it is generated. The report can help the seller realistically price the home if problems exist. The report can help the seller substantiate a higher asking price if problems don't exist or have been corrected. Advantage 8: A seller inspection reveals problems ahead of time which might make the home show better. Advantage 9: A pre-listing or seller inspection permits the seller to attach repair estimates or paid invoices to the inspection report. Advantage 10: A pre-listing or seller inspection removes over-inflated buyer procured estimates from the negotiation table. These are just a few of the advantages of having your inspection done before you list your house for sale. Can you think of any more? Let me know-send me a comment (tamrspoor@gra.midco.net) . Until next time-Inspector Tom

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