Pre-Listing Inspections

Your Buyers Will Conduct an Inspection

You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first. Having an inspection performed ahead of time also helps in many other ways. Copies of the inspection report, along with receipts for any repairs, should be made available to potential buyers.

Benefits of a Pre-Listing Inspection

It allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical and neutral third party.

It alerts you to immediate safety issues before agents and visitors tour your home.

It permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that defects won’t become negotiating stumbling blocks later.

You have the time to get reasonably priced contractors or make the repairs yourself, if qualified.

It helps you to price your home realistically.

It may encourage the buyer to waive his inspection contingency.

It reduces your liability by adding professional supporting documentation to your disclosure statement.

It may relieve prospects’ concerns and suspicions.

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Ten Tips to Speed Up Your Home Inspection

Speed up your home sale by preparing your home ahead of time using the following tips. Your home inspection will go smoother, with fewer concerns to delay closing. Checking these areas before your home inspection is an investment in selling your property.

Confirm that that the water, electrical and gas services are turned on (including pilot lights).

Make sure your pets won’t hinder your home inspection. Ideally, they should be removed from the premises or secured outside. Tell your agent about any pets at home.

Replace burned-out light bulbs to avoid a “light is inoperable” report that may suggest an electrical problem.

Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and replace dead batteries.

Trim tree limbs so that they’re at least 10 feet away from the roof. Trim any shrubs that are too close to the house and can hide pests, or hold moisture against the exterior.

Remove items blocking access to HVAC equipment, electrical service panels, the water heater, attic and crawlspace.

Unlock any locked areas that your home inspector must access, such as the attic door or hatch, the electrical service panel, and any exterior gates.

Repair or replace any broken or missing items, such as doorknobs, locks or latches, window panes or screens, gutters or downspouts, or chimney caps.

Clean or replace dirty HVAC air filters. They should fit securely.

Hire a qualified home inspector that has years of experience and knows exactly what to look for.

We proudly offer our professional inspection services to smooth out any potential transaction difficulties.