Pre-listing inspections for sellers

Eventually your buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first. Do yourself a favor and take the stress out of having to repair a list of items in the days before closing.

• It allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical third-party. It helps you to price your home realistically.
• It permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that … Defects won’t become negotiating stumbling blocks later.
• There is no delay in obtaining the Use and Occupancy permit.
• You have the time to get reasonably priced contractors or make the repairs yourself, if qualified.
• It may encourage the buyer to waive the inspection contingency.
• It may alert you of items of immediate personal concern, such as radon gas or active termite infestation.
• It may relieve prospect’s concerns and suspicions.
• It reduces your liability by adding professional supporting documentation to your disclosure statement.
• Alerting you to immediate safety issues before agents and visitors tour your home.