Pre-Listing Home Inspections

Why sellers should have a pre-listing inspection.

       Your homes problems are often invisible to you.  We all get used to our own problems.  Other people, potential buyers are not so kind.  The unbiased eye of the home inspector will allow him to create an objective report on your homes condition.  

    Informed with the inspection report you can then choose which issues to address and repair.   Repairs completed prior to listing are usually less expensive than when completed prior to closing.  Or if larger issues do arise, you can have estimates prepared, so potential buyers know reasonable repair cost. The above concerns will probably arise prior to closing anyway, and in today's market it is important to be proactive.

   When you have addressed your issues, this sharpens your homes appeal.  Potential buyers can then see the potential of your home and not its problems.  Your home will be remembered as the house without repairs to be made or questions to be answered.  The selling features of your home will stand out.

Steve Vacha,    Home Inspector,

Home Standards Inspection Services,   Omaha Nebraska