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The Sellers Inspection Buyers are looking for homes in "move-in condition". Full disclosure is always the best policy for all parties evolved in a real estate transaction. Sellers and real estate agents benefit from this service. You need to know what inspectors hired by potential buyers will find when they inspect your home. Be prepared. The buyers today are looking for homes in "move-in condition". By having your home inspected, you will be able to have the repairs made that the buyers inspector would ordinarily find and write up. The pre-sale inspection puts you ahead during negotiations, by giving you the knowledge of what the buyer may ordinary surprise you with. You will be prepared with answers ahead of time. The closer your house is to move-in condition the faster and smoother it will sell! This information is helpful in several ways. A pre sale inspection will eliminate last minute surprises which can cause the deal to fall apart. By accurately disclosing the properties condition to potential buyers you will more likely receive realistic offers and the deal will close with fewer problems. Properties with fewer unanswered questions will often sell faster. Surprises which arise after the buyer makes an offer often leads to delays and price renegotation. Almost all homes have defects which buyers will want the sellers to correct prior to the closing. When you know those defects in advance you can get repair estimates from contractors and provide that information to the buyers. You may wish to have some of the items repaired prior to listing the property for sale. A defect disclosure which is accompanied by a cost to correct provided by a reputable contractor can defuse a problem before it occurs. The unknown possible cost always appears more threatening and risky than a known expense. Full disclosure is always the best policy for all parties evolved in a real estate transaction. Its to your advantage to obtain an objective inspection by a disinterested party of your property. An inadequate inspection provided by a friend or contractor can produce expensive problems for both you and your buyer. Return to Home Page The Inspection | Water Analysis | Radon Testing Fee schedule Standards of Practice | Code of Ethics © copyright 2001 R. E. Drennan Home Inspection