A pre-listing inspection is a must for anyone planning to sell their house. Some sellers think that this service isn’t necessary because the buyer is going to hire their own home inspector. The many benefits of hiring a home inspector before listing your home greatly outweigh the cost.
A Pre-Listing Inspection Can Ease Anxiety
A buyer’s home inspection can be stressful for sellers. If the inspector finds serious problems, it might compromise the deal or cost the seller a lot of money.
The best way to mitigate these worries is to get the home checked out before the buyer sees it. This is where a pre-listing inspection comes in. The home inspector will find the issues in the house well before any buyer does, which gives you time to repair problems and prepare the house for listing.
Boosts Buyer’s Confidence
Once the inspection is finished, you will receive an inspection report detailing the inspector’s findings. You can show this report to potential buyers as a marketing tool to help build their confidence in you as the seller. Even if there are minor issues, they will appreciate your transparency and trust you more.
A Pre-Listing Home Inspection Saves You Money
Hiring an inspector on your own before listing gives you the opportunity to repair things on your own timeframe using contractors you’ve selected. You may even choose to fix minor issues yourself and save some money.
If problems are found in the buyer’s inspection, the buyer may request a particular contractor that is more expensive. You will also need to make the repairs within a specific timeline, which is often more costly.
It Can Save Time
Sometimes the buyer will see the pre-listing inspection report and decide that they don’t need to hire their own inspector. This happens often and is one of the best benefits of a pre-listing home inspection because it saves time.
A Pre-Listing Inspection May Prevent Renegotiation
One of the most disheartening things that can happen for a seller is renegotiation. The buyer may offer a lower price than asking based on the results in the inspection report. The best way to avoid this scenario is to get a pre-listing home inspection. Once you know about any issues with your house, you can set a reasonable asking price based on what this information.
Rambo Inspection Services offers inspection services for sellers in the Chicagoland area. Contact us to request an appointment.