Pre-Listing Home Inspections
Maybe you’re downsizing into a smaller home because all of your children have grown up and are living on their own, or you’re making a career change and have to move to another city or state. Regardless of your reason for moving, selling your home can be a stressful time for you and your family. One way that you can alleviate some of that stress is by having a pre-listing home inspection. While most individuals have their homes inspected prior to selling them, a pre-listing inspection can be just as important.
Due to budgetary and financial reasons, many individuals don’t have a pre-listing home inspection done. In some instances, they fail to see the importance of it and are content to take their chances. However, if your gut is telling you that something isn’t quite right and that something might be revealed in a home inspection, you may want to consider the pre-listing inspection first. This will give you an opportunity to either have the issue in the home inspection or take care of it beforehand.
Buyer’s Home Inspection vs. Pre-listing Inspection
The buyer’s home inspection is usually conducted once they’ve made an offer on the home while a pre-listing inspection is the responsibility of the seller. In other words, the buyer pays for the home inspection while the seller pays for the pre-listing inspection. In addition to this, the pre-listing examines all of the major and mechanical systems as well as the doors and windows. Additionally, pre-listing inspections look for cracks in the home and foundation as well as mold and water damage. Anything that weakens the structure or needs repair is listed on the report.
What are the Benefits of a Pre-listing Home Inspection?
There are a number of benefits to having a pre-listing home inspection such as finding out about the condition of the home prior to being listed by realtors. In addition to that, you’ll be able to choose what you want to repair and what can be left for the buyer’s home inspector to find. Another benefit of having a pre-listing inspection is that homes tend to sell faster because many buyers see this as a plus because it indicates that you’ve put a considerable amount of effort into selling the home to them.
Finally, pre-listing inspections enable realtors to justify your selling price which in turn leaves less room for negotiating a lower price. It helps you get a better price for your home so that makes it worth the cost of the inspection. To learn more about a pre-listing home inspection, call Florida Inspections Unlimited today at 305-910-1171 or send us a message by clicking here.