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What is a pre-inspection (seller inspection)? The pre-inspection (a visual inspection of the structure and components of a home to find items that are not performing correctly or items that are unsafe) is the same professional home inspection paid for by the seller either before or while the home is on the market.  When homes are sold and bought, typically the buyer will pay to have a home inspection to determine if there are any problems with the home before they purchase.

In today’s buyers market any advantage that a pro-active sellers can do to gain a marketing edge for the sale of their home is a plus! Savvy home sellers understand that paying for a professional home inspection can help them better position their home within the current market. The buyer still has the option (and probably will) of obtaining their own professional home inspection, however there is less likelihood of unexpected surprises and a greater chance the sale will go through as originally negotiated.

There is no such thing as a home without issues.

With a pre-listing inspection the certified home inspector examines the home just as thoroughly as a pre-purchase inspection  - by conducting a visual evaluation and provides written documentation on the following:

· Heating system.

· Central-air-conditioning system (temperature permitting).

· Interior plumbing and electrical systems.

· Roof, attic and visible insulation.

· Walls, ceilings, floors, windows and door.

· Foundation, basement and visible structure.

· Built-in major appliances.

The inspector s job is to point out both the good and the bad about a property. Then it is up to the home seller, with advice from their Realtor, to identify a strategy for improvements and positioning. A copy of the home inspector’s report, along with copies of receipts for any improvements and upgrades, can be made accessible to potential buyers.

So why pay the extra money…...what are the benefits to the seller?

· Well, first of all peace of mind and confidence that your home is in sellable condition.

· Gives you time to identify and fix problems that surface -catching potential pitfalls early, rather than lose the buyer later

· Reduces your liability by adding professional supporting documentation to your disclosure statement

· It gives you the opportunity to have any defects that were uncovered corrected before filling out the disclosure forms

· A clean inspection report can be used as an attachment to the seller’s required disclosures to back up statements about condition 

· Gives you the option of repairing urgent items before the house is placed on the market  - in most cases these items will have to be addressed prior to closing whether done before the buyer inspects or after.

· Buyers may be more interested in a pre-inspected home because there shouldn’t be any big surprises after the contract is negotiated — thus avoiding inspection issues that can delay the closing process or worse causing the buyer to walk away.

· It helps you price your home realistically.

· the pre-inspection report can be a bargaining

· Can save critical time between the contract and closing

In today’s market, buyers have plenty of choices. 

Pre-inspections are gaining great momentum in the real estate markets

Consider presenting your home with a “Pre-Inspected” tag

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