The Benefits of a Pre-Listing Home Inspection
In today’s competitive real estate market, a home seller will find the information in a pre-listing home inspection useful. Before putting your home on the market, hire an inspector to evaluate the condition of your property.
There are several benefits of ordering a pre-listing inspection. The information you learn from the report can help get your property ready for the marketplace. Here are four reasons to order this type of inspection.
1. Verify the Condition of Your Home
Before listing a property for sale, a seller needs to have accurate information about the home’s condition. An owner may see an attractive kitchen, but not know that there is water damage under the flooring. Home inspectors provide impartial evaluations of all systems and components. They examine the roof, explore crawlspaces, and search for signs of water leaks, wiring problems, and foundation cracks. Any defects affect the value of the home.
2. Identify Repairs to Make Before Selling
Homeowners who learn about problems during the pre-listing inspection can take time to complete repairs. By making the most important repairs, a seller can increase the asking price and sell the home more quickly.
3. Reassure Prospective Buyers With a Pre-Listing Home Inspection
A current inspection report reassures prospective buyers. If a home inspector has completed a thorough check and has verified that important systems function correctly, a buyer is more likely to place an offer on the house.
4. Help Avoid Closing Delays And Disruptions
Another reason to request a pre-listing home inspection is to reduce the chance of a delayed or disrupted closing. If the seller does not order an inspection, the buyer’s inspection may find hidden problems that will need to be remedied before closing. Depending on the extent of the issue, a transaction might fall apart under these circumstances.
A pre-listing inspection may prevent misunderstandings and delays during the transaction. You’ll gain an understanding of your home’s condition from an impartial expert before a potential buyer ever sees it. The inspection identifies issues needing repairs that you can take care of before listing it.
R. Sorensen Construction and Inspections offers home inspections in Eastern Oregon. Before putting your home on the market, contact us to request our services.