Here are nine great reasons to have an inspection BEFORE you actually put your home on the market if you're planning on selling your Charlotte area home.
A pre-listing home inspection will:
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Eliminate nasty and possibly expensive surprises after a buyer's inspection (this can be anything from termite infestation to radon gas to structural issues to code violations). This will also reduce the chances of a buyer walking away because of surprise inspection results.
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Give you a chance to make repairs ahead of time and eliminates delays in obtaining permits for certain types of repairs/updates.
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Eliminate the possibility of over-paying for repairs post-contract because of time constraints from a contract closing date.
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Provide information abour any safety issues prior to prospective buyers viewing your home (reduces your potential liability).
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Reduce your liability on your property condition disclosure statement if you have supporting documentation from a professional inspection as to the home's condition.
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Allow you to see your home's condition through the eyes of a neutral third party and provide you a "preview" of how a prospective buyer might see your home.
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Help you and your agent price the home realistically and maybe even for a higher price if repairs are done prior to listing.
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Reduce a buyer's concern about the condition of the home (especially if your home is older) and might even encourage a buyer to waive their inspection contingency.
- Enhance your ability to get a higher selling price because of the home's condition. A pre-listing inspection can be a great "marketing" tool for your home.
And keep in mind that if yours is a newer home, still under certain builder warranties, you can have certain repairs done at no cost to you under the warranty.
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