| Thinking of selling your home or already have it listed? | | | | encourage the sale to close on YOUR timetable |
| In this market savvy home sellers are looking for a | | | | The main reason home-sale transactions fall apart is |
| competitive edge. A thorough home inspection from a | | | | because of defects discovered during the buyer's |
| local, qualified inspector is a powerful tool for setting | | | | inspection. Buyers often try to renegotiate the price |
| buyer's minds at ease. | | | | after they receive their inspection reports. Their |
| Pre-sale inspections offer the seller considerable | | | | argument is that they weren't aware of the problems |
| advantages over other listed properties: | | | | when they made their offer. By conducting a thorough |
| · Permits seller to make repairs ahead of time | | | | inspection before you market your home, you can |
| so that defects do not become stumbling blocks in | | | | greatly decrease the odds that there will be a failed |
| negotiating | | | | transaction due to inspection-related issues. |
| · Signals openness and good faith towards the | | | | Once any issues are identified in the pre-inspection you |
| buyer | | | | can decide if you want to make repairs before |
| · Unearths any unpleasant surprises before | | | | marketing your home. Even if you decide not to make |
| potential buyers arrive and gives the seller ample time | | | | repairs, you will have a much better idea of how much |
| to address them | | | | you'll net from the sale and that allows for more |
| · Helps sellers fend off demands for unrealistic | | | | accurate financial planning. |
| price reductions to cover repairs | | | | So set yourself up for success! Have your home |
| · Reduces the seller's stress level by removing | | | | pre-inspected by a local, qualified home inspector. |
| surprises about the condition of the home and | | | | |