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May 14th, 2018 by

Benefits of a Pre-Listing Inspection
Wouldn't it be nice to list your home for sale without worrying about having some hidden, unforeseen maintenance issue derail a deal late in the process? The good news is that you don't have to wait for the buyer's inspection to take a closer look at the state of your home. A pre-listing inspection is a great way to get ahead of any potential maintenance issues, and a clean inspection is also a powerful marketing tool that can help get your home sold. Our real estate agents have five reasons why a pre-listing inspection is a great idea for sellers.

Five Reasons Why a Pre-listing Inspection Will Help Sell Your Home

  1. Identify Issues Early in the Process
    Waiting for the buyer's inspection to identify any hidden issues means you may have to scramble to adjust if the buyer's inspection reveals something unexpected. A pre-listing inspection helps you identify any trouble spots before your home is even on the market so that you can set the right price, and avoid any unpleasant surprises from maintenance issues popping up much later in the process. Repairs will also often be more affordable when you're not on a rushed timeline.

  2. Make Necessary Repairs Before Listing the Home
    Of course, discovering potential maintenance issues is only the first step. If your pre-listing inspection reveals any trouble spots, you'll have the option to get them taken care of before you list the home. Identifying issues early also allows you to take your time, find the right contractor, and make sure that any maintenance issues you find won't be coming back.

  3. How a Pre-listing Inspection Helps Market Your Home
    The buyer's inspection is certainly a stressful time for the seller, but it's a stressful time for the buyer, too! When selling your home, you want the buyer to have full confidence that they are getting the home as advertised, and a pre-listing inspection shows that you've taken the precautions necessary to prepare the home for sale. A pre-listing inspection also shows that you're a conscientious seller, which increases the buyer's confidence in what you have to offer.

  4. Minimize Negotiations Late in the Process
    Wouldn't it be nice to avoid negotiating at the eleventh hour based on issues that were only revealed to you recently by the buyer's inspection, and skip the process of haggling over repairs? A pre-listing inspection makes it easier to negotiate, by addressing any issues long before your home hits the market. Rather than worrying about which maintenance issues might pop up at the last minute, you can put all your energy into doing what you have to do to close the deal with your buyer.

  5. The Peace of Mind of a Clean Inspection
    The financial and logistical benefits of a pre-listing inspection are significant, but it's also important to remember that a pre-listing inspection makes life easier for you in other ways as you sell your home. The peace of mind that comes with having a pre-listing inspection – and taking care of any issues that arise – can make the process less stressful for you as a seller. When you've found an interested buyer and you're getting close to the finish line, you won't have to spend time stressing about whether the buyer's inspection will derail the deal.

Are you ready to work with a real estate team that truly understands what it takes to get your home sold, for the right price? Contact Cressy & Everett Real Estate to buy and sell homes from South Bend to Southwest Michigan.

Categories: Selling Your Home
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