SELLERS:
How to Decide if You Should Get a
Pre-Listing or Pre-Sale Home Inspection
Getting a home inspection is a good idea if:
1. You want to avoid the last minute surprises of a buyer home inspection. Sometimes both parties are very surprised at what is found in an inspection. Suddenly there is work, aggravation, and pressure to meet the closing deadline. Getting this out of the way ahead of time is smart.
2. If you want an extra edge in marketing the home. The competition is fierce; any extra effort or component to make the home more appealing to buyers will help set your home apart from everyone else. Getting an inspection also indicates to the potential buyers that you are serious about taking care of the home.
3. Even if the home is in good condition, a home inspection will probably turn up some suprises. Getting these fixed ahead of time and getting this verified by a follow up inspection report is a smart way to market a home.
Getting a home inspection may not be a good idea if:
1. You would rather not dig up all the details. Keep in mind this approach might cause problems if the buyer orders an inspection.
2. The home has very serious known defects and is being sold "as is, where is."
Cost. Why should you spend money on a home inspection when your buyers may also order a home inspection? The answer is, for the reasons above - to eliminate the surprises. We often offer discounts for seller inspections. See our Discounts & Coupons page.
