subject: Prelisting Inspection: What You Need To Know [print this page] Todays housing market is starting to turn around, but there is still some trepidation when entering it. Buyers are more cautious than they used to be and are starting to pay more attention to prices and whether or not they are getting a good value for their money. It is rare these days to drive through any neighborhood and not see one or two real estate signs on lawns. Many must wonder how a person gets a leg up over the rest in a market that has so many available.
The answer might lie with a prelisting inspection done on the home. There used to be an assumption that it was the buyers responsibility to have a home inspected before agreeing to purchase. However, it can be a great selling tool for the current owner. The seller can avoid having to pay high contractor fees to fix any issues that may arise during an inspection for last minute work. Not only can it save the seller some money, but it can increase interest in the house as well as its overall value. A simple home inspection and some much needed repairs can go a long way in not only selling your house in a timely manner, but also getting the full value of your home from any potential buyers.
While some potential buyers wonder what might be wrong with the house if the seller has gone to the trouble of having a prelisting inspection done, many others will be thrilled that the inspection is already done. Inspections can really put a potential home buyers mind at ease by showing them that the home is structurally sound, mechanically complete, and also show that there is not any kind of water damage. These inspects are not done to keep the house up to code, but are more of a health and safety precaution matter that shows potential home buyers the true value they are getting for their new home.
When a prelisting inspection is completed, it is to inform the potential buyers that the seller wants to ensure that the house is being passed on to them with no unpleasant surprises while retaining its best possible form. Home inspectors will present a detailed report of all findings that show up during the home inspection, and this report can be seen by both the potential home buyer and the home owner. This way, potential buyers know what areas of the house might need to be fixed and allow them to figure out how to best go about fixing it.
