Why You Should Get a Home Inspection Before Selling Your House?

It is a very good idea to fix problems at your leisure rather than face an inspector who trained to look for issues. You will have to pay one way or another, why not do it before you list?

Beth: I completely agree. Knowing about the issues upfront gives sellers the opportunity to address concerns before buyers see the property.

Beth I always thought getting a home inspection before selling a home was a great idea, but I very seldom see it done.

Great advice especially for owners of old home, who over the years have done their own do it your self project they may not pass inspections.  

Pre-list home inspections are not a bad idea to uncover major items that might turn up in the buyer's inspection.  However, most inspectors seeing the same property would call out totally different minor issues.  

I think this is a wonderful thing for all sellers to do, Beth.  Especially as it will keep any unexpected maintenance and condition issues to a minimum.

Hi Beth, It does help a seller get ready for market. Is that a bird that was down the toilet line?

This is very good reading for prospective home sellers.

Have a lovely weekend!

Beth....honestly...I am on the fence about this. I do sometimes tell my clients to get it, but only if they are willing to fix everything on it. Issue is...if they know about something they must disclose...and if they choose not to fix something it makes for a harder sale.

I always have a home inspection done for every home that we flip, just to make sure we didn't miss anything. Makes the process go much quicker once there is a buyer in place.

That's a pretty scary photo, Beth

I think it's good practice but find most sellers don't seem to agree or want to do this.

Jeff

Beth, our sellers generally don't do a full home inspection, but definitely fix the items they know need to be repaired. 

Beth, wow, that photo pretty much says it all! Yikes! I agree getting a home inspection before listing is money will spent, most of my sellers don't agree to getting one done but, those that do have always been pleased. 

Hi Beth Atalay , awesomely written post. Sellers can benefit from following your advice. t

Beth, this is a great informational blog that should be read by all Sellers.

A home inspection can keep a transaction from going South during contract time.

A little work upfront can save money and time latter on.

Thanks for sharing.

Beth I always advise my sellers to have an inspection and fix the problems that are identified with a licensed contractor....so listen others do not ....there is an old saying you pay now or you pay later....Endre

Hi Beth -- I'm not sure what I'm seeing in your photo but whatever it is(or was) is pretty gross-looking.    Not every homeowner is truly aware of their home's condition -- so many times we get "used" to things that will make a prospective buyer run away.   

Beth Atalay ~ great post, Beth... just saw it on Debbie Reynold's blog and wanted to come over and compliment you on it.  I remember listing a home once where they had had it inspected before I even came in to speak with them and were working on repairs. When we had a buyer, the buyer was so impressed with how clean their inspection report was that they decided to ask for no repairs. I never forgot that.

What timing and couldn't be better. Just spoke with a friend who wants to place his property on the market in late summer. "What should I do to get it ready?" I suggested a "Pre-market inspection", I like to call it. He's done a couple major improvements but still a few more need to be checked before selling. I have always suggested to my sellers "Pre-market inspections". Those who have proceeded with my suggestions got their asking prices. One, on his own, had an appraiser and got listed price with minor buyer contributions.

A Home Inspection is always a necessity on both sides of the transaction Beth Atalay so each knows the true value of the property being transferred.