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Seller Inspections
     In the Sacramento region, it is customary for buyers to do inspections after they have entered into contract.  Here are a few reasons sellers might consider doing the inspections upfront.
Set your home apart.  If all other characteristics are equal, you will be giving potential buyers knowledge about your house that is not available for competing homes. By disclosing everything you know and everything the inspectors found, you protect yourself from any claims that the buyer makes later and reduce the risk of a lawsuit. There will be less surprises that come up during the purchase process. If you wait for the buyer to do the inspections, there is a good chance something unexpected will be found.  In my experience, sellers are almost always surprised by something found in the inspection. Surprises may cause the buyer to ask for a lower price or even step out of the transaction causing delay for the seller while their house is put back on the market. Sellers can do repairs at their leisure and get competitive bids.  It is difficult enough to go through the process of selling a home in a limited time frame without adding items that need to be repaired ... more

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