Completed Seller Inspection With Great Results

Third party inspectors are an important part of the real estate transaction.  It lets the buyer know what they are actually purchasing.

Hi Jim - I encourage sellers to have a pre-sale inspection - the cost of the inspection is minimal compared to the good night's sleep they get knowing what the good/bad/ugly is in their home. Even in the very worst cases, you can always determine an action plan to remediate or ensure the price is reflective of the condition. There aren't any concerns then when it comes to a prospective buyer having an inspection done!  Great post!

Jim - We always encourage our sellers to get a home inspection when we list their home.  It totally removes any questions about issues down the road and it also gives them the opportunity to repair minor items themselves, thereby saving money!  The money they save by the ability to do that will, more than likely, offset the cost of the home inspection AND bring them a higher sales price!

Welcome to ActiveRain!!!

Welcome to AR Jim and no, you aren't crazy.  A pre-listing inspection is a great idea and a very useful tool.  It proclaims to potention buyers that you have cared enough about your house to keep it maintained.  I look forward to your future posts.

Hi Jim, I believe my friends and associates, The Daves Team, in comment # 3 expressed my sentiments too. Seller are always encourage to get their homes pre-inspected before they put it on the market, but not many of them choose to do so.

BTW, Welcome to Active Rain!! I came over today after reading about you in Karen Hawkins post today. I would encourage you to also enter the Newbie Challenge this month.