prelisting inspection: Success of a Pre-listing Inspection - 08/27/08 10:42 AM
I received a call this morning from a client I did a pre-listing inspection for about 3 months ago. He told me that he is in contract and the buyer just had their inspection done and only one thing was found. One thing! Missing screws for a face plate cover. How … (3 comments)
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prelisting inspection: Home Inspections and NC Standards of Practice - Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High-Point, Chapel Hill, Burlington - 05/30/08 10:07 AM
A recent pre-listing inspection I performed for a homeowner this week reinforced just how little homeowners know about inspections in general and how much we inspectors have to do to educate them.
Before I tell this story, I want to relate what my aunt told me regarding what she wanted in … (3 comments)
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prelisting inspection: Selling Property in Sluggish Market - Greensboro, High Point, Chapel Hill, Winston Salem - 05/28/08 08:15 AM
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Release date: 5/28/08
A PRE-LISTING INSPECTION / WARRANTY COMBINATION OFFERS POWERFUL BENEFITS FOR SELLER; A HIGHER LEVEL OF CERTAINTY FOR BUYER
There is a lot of frustration associated with selling a home in today's real estate market: the 'mortgage crunch', competitive pricing and a flooded market are … (2 comments)
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prelisting inspection: Staging Tips - 05/06/08 12:06 PM
STAGING YOUR HOME FOR SALE Selling your home? Beyond the basics of completing needed repairs and addressing any issues revealed in your pre-listing home inspection, it’s also important to consider the effect your home’s appearance will have on prospective buyers. “Staging” a home should be thought of as creating an appealing … (1 comments)
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prelisting inspection: The Awesome Power of The Listing Advantage - Home Inspection/Home Warranty Combo - 05/02/08 10:45 PM
High Point RealtorS: This is a testimonial from Matthew Thrift, a newbie realtor from Greenville SC who has experienced incredible sucess with our Listing Advantage Program. In 2.5 months from Jan. 1 of this year, Matthew LISTED and SOLD 12 houses! Here's his written testimonial thanking Advantage for giving him the tools … (0 comments)
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prelisting inspection: Successful FSBO's: Listing Advantage - Seller's Home Inspection/Home Warranty ) - Greensboro NC - 04/30/08 11:04 PM
I am a Home Inspector now, but when I took a real estate course in Greensboro NC, the instructor made his feelings about FSBO's quite clear. His disdain was palpable. Though many sellers are tempted to try to market their homes themselves in order to avoid paying a Realtor's commission, eventually … (8 comments)
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prelisting inspection: Realtors - Move your Listings with Pre-listing Inspections - 04/29/08 11:43 PM
Pre-Listing Inspections are the wave of the future. Realtors, you cannot afford to be left behind. This will help sell that home! http://youtube.com/watch?v=cEJ-N6t0yJA
Now that you know you should do a pre-listing inspection, have it done by the experts !
Advantage Inspection Clear View are experts in residential pre-listing inspections. Put the power of our … (0 comments)
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prelisting inspection: Coldwell Banker's Home Buyer Ready Program, Pre-Listing Inspections and Advantage Inspection - Greater Piedmont Triad - Greensboro/High Point/ Chapel Hill/ Burlington - 04/29/08 09:58 PM
Advantage Inspection Clear View in Greensboro NC is excited to announce that Coldwell Banker Triad Realtors has chosen our company to help them roll out their new Home Buyer Ready Program. ( See this description from the Highland/Cashiers area).
Advantage Inspection (Corporate) has been promoting the use of Pre-Listing Inspections for almost … (0 comments)
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prelisting inspection: Weeding without Gloves...... - 04/28/08 09:34 PM
What a strange way to start a blog.....Weeding without Gloves.
This is my very brief analogy of how important a home inspection is to the purchase and sale of a home. While the purchase inspection has now become accepted as common practice, why hasn't the Pre-Listing inspection become even more? Are … (3 comments)
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prelisting inspection: Home Warranty Secrets - The Insider Scoop - 04/28/08 11:24 AM
Greensboro and NC Realtors; Find out the truth about the home warranty you are selling your clients, and offer them the best warranty in the market.
Rather than try to do here what I have already done elsewhere, go to my article at Home Warranty Secrets to educate yourself about the nature … (0 comments)
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prelisting inspection: Avoid Surprises with a Pre-Listing Inspection - 03/14/08 05:28 PM
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prelisting inspection: Advantage Inspection Pre-Listing Program Testimonial - 02/14/08 11:52 PM
Advantage Inspection's Pre-Listing Program consists of a Seller's Inspection and a 'No Denied Claim's' Home Warranty)
Hello All, I just had to tell you !..........19 Birkhall Circle - Received a ratified/accepted contract 20 days after listing! This is incredible. Here is my testimonial...you have free will to use as much or … (0 comments)
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prelisting inspection: The Unnecessary Tension Between Realtors and Inspectors - 02/10/08 10:33 PM
One only has to be involved a short while in the inspection field to notice there is an unfortunate tension between inspectors and Realtors.
Realtors who have had an experience with an alarmist inspector who 'killed the deal' will cringe at the thought of a repeat performance, On the other hand, … (6 comments)
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prelisting inspection: A Deadly Combination - 11/10/07 03:38 PM
Kudos to the agent. He sensed, based on what his client had told him, that the house he had listed for them needed to be checked out by a professional. The middle aged couple who had lived in the 35 year old house for 25 years were not concerned about the … (20 comments)
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prelisting inspection: But Will the House Dance? - 11/06/07 06:54 AM
Selling an older home today can be alot like getting back in the dating game after many years of married life. Lots of updating to do. In today's real estate market, update you must, or more than likely, the house sits, and sits, and sits....like a wall flower at the dance.
This … (9 comments)
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prelisting inspection: The Tale of Two Townhouses - 09/27/07 05:23 AM
This was a unique experience! The call came in as two townhouse inspections on the same afternoon for the same client. The inspections turned out to be for a pair of sisters (not the Nun type) and the townhouses were close together in Springfield, VA.
Both of these townhouses were about the … (2 comments)
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prelisting inspection: The Truth About Repair Costs for Sellers - 08/23/07 08:16 PM
Sellers of a home can be worried that all items listed in a report that are problematic need to be fixed before the sale goes through.
This is false. Because I represent the interests of buyers only, I admit I will disclose every major or minor thing I notice, which may affect … (5 comments)
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prelisting inspection: Home Pre Listing Inspection New Hampshire - 08/08/07 07:26 PM
WHAT CAN A SELLER PREP HOME INSPECTION DO FOR YOU?
Most home sales include a buyer's inspection before closing. This inspection can bring issues to light that need to be resolved before your sale can be finalized. By having an inspection done before you list your home and either make repairs or … (2 comments)
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prelisting inspection: Why do I need a pre-listing inspection? - 08/05/07 09:36 PM
This post was written by guest blogger Patrick Foster of CBinspect
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WHY DO I NEED A PRE-LISTING INSPECTION?
Central Building Inspection understands the amount of hard work a seller is faced with to get to the final step in the sale of the property.
WHAT DOES A … (2 comments)
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prelisting inspection: Why use Certified Home Inspections in Lorain, Cuyahoga & Medina counties - 08/02/07 09:01 AM
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prelisting inspection: Pre-Listing Inspections - 07/20/07 06:28 PM
Today I will discuss pre-listing inspections. This means that an inspection is done on a property before it is sold. It is a great marketing tool and helps buyers know what they are getting before the biggest purchase of their lives. Some selling points:
It lets you to see your home through the eyes … (3 comments)
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prelisting inspection: 10 Things You Need to Know about pre-listing inspections before you put your home on the market. - 07/06/07 09:19 PM
10 Things You Need to Know about pre-listing inspections before you put your home on the market.
With the shift to a buyer's market, sellers (and their REALTORS) need to be more aggressive in marketing their homes. One tactic is to have a pre-listing inspection before putting your home … (0 comments)
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prelisting inspection: I Went, I Saw, I Came Away Shaking My Head - 06/21/07 11:15 AM
Recently I was called to do an inspection on a property being used as a 2-unit apartment. These units consisted of one upper and one lower. The landscaping was consistent with many properties in the county and location in which it was situated (leveled for the structure but not a great … (1 comments)
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prelisting inspection: Do you depend on a Market Analysis to set a price? - 06/05/07 01:04 AM
Do you?
I think a home sale (or purchase) is a jigsaw puzzle, with all the pieces coming together to make a picture. Some puzzles are easier - some a little more challenging. But in the end, of course, if you stick with it, you'll complete the picture, and the sale will … (23 comments)
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prelisting inspection: Pre-listing Home Inspections: Improving Buyer Confidence - 03/30/07 12:40 PM
Found the house of your dreams and want to move quickly? Ready to accept that new job but need to sell your house first? Do you know you'll be competing with several houses for sale in the same area, in about the same price range?
When you consider selling your home, a … (3 comments)
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prelisting inspection: Building a Home - 03/11/07 03:36 PM
If you want to build a new home, there are other things you need to know before you begin. Learn about construction standards and about buying land, so you know your rights.
MPS Supplementing Model Building Codes
The Minimum Property Standards (MPS) establish certain minimum standards for … (1 comments)
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prelisting inspection: Why You Need A Home Inspection - 12/28/06 06:01 PM
What Really Matters
Buying a home? The process can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short time. This often includes a written report, checklist, photographs, environmental reports … (0 comments)
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prelisting inspection: Seller's Pre-listing home inspections - 10/23/06 10:43 PM
Seller Inspections: Streamlining Real Estate Transactions
Seller inspections (sometimes referred to as pre-listing inspections) are slowly becoming more popular as real estate sales slow down. They can virtually eliminate the pitfalls and hassles associated with waiting to do the inspection until a buyer is found. In many ways, waiting to schedule an … (2 comments)
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