I should inspect my house before I put it on the market?
Absolutely. There are several reasons we recommend a pre-listing inspection.
- Your buyer is going to have a home inspection, why be surprised?
- You can address any issues you may overlook before you list your home.
- If major repairs are needed you can get your own estimates from companies you trust.
- By disclosing defects, you can take those items off the negotioating table.
What will my agent say about it?
Most agents I talk to are in favor of inspecting your home before you put it on the market. Our inspection report is your property, so you can give it to anyone you want. We will gladly put our reports in a 3-ring binder that you can set out with any other marketing materials you may have. This way, any potential buyers can look through your inspection reports while they fall in love with your home. We will also provide extra copies for you to give to potential buyers.
Won't any defects scare buyers?
If you just disclose the defects, maybe. You can use our Executive Summary as a checklist for items you have corrected. If something is too big for you to do, we recommend you supply 3 estimates from reputable companies so the buyer knows what to expect. If you do these simple things, your buyer won't be scared, they will be happy with your honesty and feel better knowing exactly what they are going to buy.
Inspect before you sell, call Advance Look today!
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