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Benefits of a Pre-Listing Home Inspection

  • By Amy Kleptach
  • 30 Mar, 2022

Sellers can take control of the sale prior to listing their home for sale. Read on for several advantages to taking charge of this important piece of the sale process.

Our homes are a place of peace and solitude, a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of time spent at work and in other public places. We take pride in keeping them clean and comfortable, knowing its foundation is strong and all systems are working properly.

When it’s time to move on to another home, for whatever reason, we can help assure the buyer that this home is solid and will serve them as well as it has us. How can we do that, you ask? With a pre-listing home inspection.

What is a pre-listing home inspection?

A pre-listing home inspection is the same as a buyer’s home inspection – the inspector looks at the structural conditions of the exterior and interior components, and each system within. Defects, if found, are highlighted in a report so you will know what should be addressed.

During the typical home sale process, the buyer is most often the one who has a home inspection performed. However, by having a pre-listing inspection, you give yourself a choice of options.

You can fix what you want and disclose the rest or sell as is. With a pre-listing inspection, you show the buyer you have nothing to hide, and this offers confidence to the buyer that you have taken good care of the home and you want them to know how good and sound it is.

What does a seller’s market mean?

When the demand for homes is greater than the supply of homes available for sale, we have what is coined as a “seller’s market” in the real estate industry. This situation is ideal for homeowners who are ready to sell. A few of the advantages include:

  • Competition for homes is stiff because fewer homes are on the market.
  • You may receive multiple offers very quickly after listing.
  • More than the asking price may be offered.
  • You may not need to make concessions or negotiate.
Why is a pre-listing home inspection a benefit to the seller?

Sellers can take control of the sale by having a pre-listing inspection prior to listing their home for sale. There are many advantages to taking charge of this important piece of the sale process.

  • Repair what you want, disclose the rest.
  • Gain an advantage over other home sellers for having this step in the purchasing process complete.
  • Negotiations based on repairs of any defects will not be necessary.
  • Less time will be spent on the sales process as the buyer has the option of waiving a home inspection from their side.
  • More of the sale price will remain yours rather than negotiated for repairs.
  • Closing can happen much faster without having to hold another inspection or manage repairs.
  • You will have peace of mind knowing your home is in good condition and will serve the buyer well.
A pre-listing home inspection will cost the seller a small up-front expense, but it has the potential to add thousands more to the final sale, which could close much more quickly, shaving off time and stress for all parties involved throughout the entire sales process.

Take the first step toward selling your home by calling TK Home Inspection at 330.361.5505 and schedule your pre-listing home inspection today!

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