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Calling All Sellers, It's Home Inspection Time!

By Diana White-Pettis

Real Estate Agent with Bennett Realty Solutions MD#634275

June 18, 2014 01:33 AM

Calling All Sellers, It’s Home Inspection Time!

HOME INSPECTION

Many times a home inspection is thought of as something that takes place after an offer is made and accepted, and before the closing. Whether it is a buyer’s or seller’s market, many savvy homeowners are choosing to have pre-listed home inspections done BEFORE putting their homes on the market. After all, a home inspection benefits sellers, buyers, and agents and is designed to reveal any potential problems or concerns that might compromise a sale. With this in mind, some of the benefits of a pre-listed home inspection are as follows.

SELLERS’ HOME INSPECTION BENEFITS (3Ps):

Positions the home to sell quickly and for the highest price possible.
Permits more time to make the necessary repairs and

compare bids on the repairs to be done.
Provides full disclosure to potential buyers.

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BUYERS’ HOME INSPECTION BENEFITS (3Rs):

Receives a third-party review of the home’s condition before making an offer.
Removes doubts regarding initial concerns.
Reduces the stress associated to purchasing a home.

As a result, moving the home inspection to the beginning of the sales process can shorten the process by removing impediments before they interfere with a potential sale. Either way, the importance of having a home inspection as part of the home sales process cannot be understated. Please remember, it is important that your inspector is a member of The American Association of Home Inspectors (AAHI) or meets your state’s requirements.

If you are thinking of selling or buying a home, it is important that your real estate agent is a member of the National Association of Realtors. I am here to serve you, so call me today at (301) 502-2669 or email me at dwpettis@aol.com.

Home Inspection Image courtesy of Stuart Miles / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Buying and selling house Image courtesy of smarnad / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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Jackie Cross

Real Living All Florida Realty - Port St Lucie, FL

I agree that a seller should want to know ahead of time what may turn up. I have a home that a seller bought just 2 years ago and had an inspection done at that time. Apparently his inspector missed a huge number of things as we now have had 2 fall throughs on contracts due to the inspection reports. Now we need a contractor to go in and see what needs to be fixed to get the home sold.

Jun 18, 2014 01:45 AM

Trisha Bush-LeFore

Preferred Properties Land & Homes - Walla Walla, WA

Providing Realtor Services in the Walla Walla Area

Diana,

Pre-list home inspection is a great tool. Does give the seller an idea of what needs to be addressed, potential buyers a heads up on the property, and the realtor help in pricing and marketing.

Jun 18, 2014 02:05 AM

Diana White-Pettis

Bennett Realty Solutions - Upper Marlboro, MD

GRI, CDPE, CNE, WHC Upper Marlboro Homes for Sale

Jackie - Wow! That's not what we have in mind when the pre-list home inspections are done! I wish you much success in the future inspections and in the sell of that home.

Trisha - Yes, it is very helpful for pricing and marketing.

Thank you, ladies for your comments. Have a fantastic day!

Jun 18, 2014 02:45 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

A pre-list home inspection does not replace the buyer's request for an inspection, Diane. But the seller will know ahead of time if there is anything serious.

Jun 18, 2014 08:19 AM

Toni,

I totally agree that the pre-list home inspection does not replace the buyer's request for an inspection. Even with the benefits offered to both with the pre-list inspection, I still highly recommend that buyer's also request one. Thanks for the comment.

Diana

Jun 18, 2014 10:49 AM

Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan

Samson Properties - Bowie, MD

I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Hi Diana. I like your P's and R's in this blog. I think it is a must for home owners to have a pre home inspection before they put their house on the market for sale. I am suggesting this blog for a feature. Great post.

Jun 18, 2014 01:10 PM

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Diana White=Pettis

Thank you so much, Lanre. I hope all is well and it's always good to hear from you. Have a great evening!

Jun 18, 2014 01:12 PM

Barb Szabo, CRS

RE/MAX Above & Beyond - Cleveland, OH

E-pro Realtor, Cleveland Ohio Homes

Hi Diana,

I can see the benefit but it has not caught on here. I think buyers are a bit leary when they themselves do not choose the inspector...a certain level of mistrust, sometimes misguided, sometimes not.

Jun 19, 2014 12:10 PM

Barb,

I certainly agree with a buyer's position. Although the seller has a pre-list inspection, I highly recommend that buyers have an inspection done as well so they will have a sense of comfort in moving forward with the transaction.

Jun 19, 2014 12:22 PM

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

A prelisting home inspection is a positive step to successful sell the home.

Good luck and success.

Jun 19, 2014 12:36 PM

Teral McDowell

Referral Patners LLC - Murphy, TX

hi Diana those are some good points on the benefits of having a home inspection. Thanks for sharing.

Jun 19, 2014 01:32 PM

Hi Teral,

Thanks for taking the time to read my post and have a great weekend!

Jun 20, 2014 09:43 AM

Anna Hatridge

R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO

Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

I totally agree that doing an inspection earlier than later is so helpful. You are correct in that it can generate additional dollars for a seller and prevent stress to the seller and to the buyers as well.

Jun 21, 2014 12:23 PM

Anna,

I have had buyers wait until the last minute to have the home inspection done. Talking about stressed out - that's an understatement especially when deficiencies are found. Thanks so much for commenting on my post!

Jul 20, 2014 12:14 PM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Diana, I had a seller get his home pre-inspected before he spoke to me about listing it. When I saw the report, there were items he missed that I picked up on. I think it's a good idea as long as the inspector they pick is a compulsive house nerd.

Feb 19, 2015 11:07 AM

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