Selling your home will require more than just cleaning up the property and staging the house. To save time and money, order an inspection before you put the home on the real estate market. Here are a few great reasons to order a pre-listing home inspection.
A Pre-Listing Inspection Will Save Time
Once you have an interested buyer and sign a contract, the clock starts ticking. The buyer will order an inspection and you’ll need to be prepared to make any repairs or renegotiate the price of your home. When you order a pre-listing inspection, you’ll know about any issues with the house before it is for sale. You can take time to evaluate the issues, create a budget, and make repairs before listing.
Handling Repairs
A pre-listing inspection will detail any repairs or issues that might need to be addressed. Now that you understand the problems, you can shop around for skilled contractors.
By taking care of repairs before listing the house, you can choose the contractor you prefer to work with. You’ll have time to get various quotes and make decisions on the work that will be done. You won’t be working under a strict timeline and may even be able to tackle some of the projects yourself.
Choose an Accurate Price
When you talk with your real estate agent to determine a price for the house, he or she will base their recommendation on location, condition, and local amenities. Pricing is easier when armed with the inspection report. Your agent will better understand the condition of the property and can help you price the home accordingly.
You can also talk with your agent about which repairs are best to make and which can be left for the buyer to handle.
Build Trust with a Pre-Listing Home Inspection
When a buyer expresses interest in the property, you can share your inspection report with them. By disclosing information about the house upfront, the buyer will see you as a more trustworthy and honest homeowner. He or she will be more comfortable doing business with you and may even offer your asking price on the house.
A Pre-listing Home Inspection Often Means a Faster Closing
When problems are found in a home, negotiations can become lengthy and time-consuming. Buyer’s agents and seller’s agents spend a lot of time trying to reach an agreement for the two parties. A pre-listing inspection gives the seller a solid advantage going into negotiations. The buyer may even choose to skip a home inspection altogether. Back and forth discussions about repairs requests won’t be necessary. Knowing the true condition of your home is invaluable in getting the price you want for the property.
Premier Home & Building Inspections provides home inspections to Eastern Connecticut, Massachusetts, and all of Rhode Island. Contact us to request our services.