I am receiving more calls than ever before from home sellers wanting home inspections before they put their home on the market. Actually, even if I were not a home inspector I'd think that was a good idea.
Benefits
- Full disclosure to the new homeowner. "We wanted to make sure everything was okay so we hired an independent third party professional to evaluate the condition of the home."
- Avoid surprises right before closing: A last minute buyer's home inspection can uncover problems that can delay closing or even cause buyers to change their mind on a home purchase.
- Avoid costly last minute repairs: If repairs are needed, the seller has time to get the best contractor for the job and maybe even get a lower price for the needed repair. Last minute repairs are a repair contractor's dream since he has the homeowner over a barrel time-wise.
- Avoid substandard last minute repairs: See #3. Sometimes the right contractor is worth waiting for.
- Clear conscience: The home seller can sell the house knowing that they did everything within reason to provide the new homeowner with a quality home.
So, whether you call em or a different home inspector, as a home seller it's a really good idea to get a pre-listing inspection.
Not sure? Ask your real estate agent. I'll bet he or she has an opinion.
Tom Sinclair
About the House - Home Inspections
Fairhope, Alabama
(251) 990-3169
www.InspectTestAnalyze.com
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