When you’re ready to list your home on the real estate market, there are many steps to take to get it ready to sell. Although it can seem easy to cut corners, you can encounter issues if you aren’t thorough as a seller. If you want to be more prepared for the selling process, there are several good reasons to get a pre-listing home inspection.
Reasons to Get a Pre-listing Home Inspection: Boost Buyers’ Confidence
When you take the extra step as a seller and hire a professional to inspect your home, it can provide potential buyers with more confidence in moving forward with the transaction. They’ll have peace of mind knowing that they’re already aware of any issues and can have confidence that they’re purchasing a property that’s in good condition.
An Easier Negotiations Process
One of the most lengthy and complicated processes of selling a home is negotiating the selling price of the property with the buyer. Unfortunately, it can become complicated when the buyer decides to perform an inspection and discovers issues like roof leaks or mold in the basement. The issues that are uncovered can affect the value of the home and give the buyer more negotiating power.
One of the main reasons to get a pre-listing home inspection is to make the negotiation process easier because you won’t be encountering any surprises.
Perform Repairs in Advance After a Pre-Listing Home Inspection
There are many reasons to get a pre-listing home inspection, one being having the time to repair issues on the property before a potential buyer sees it. Your inspector may find a few shingles missing on the roof or leaky faucets in a bathroom. You can repair the issues before you list the house on the market or show it to potential buyers. You’ll have the time to improve the quality and condition of the property without being under the time-constraint of a closing date.
Avoid Surprises
Selling a home can be a stressful process because many issues can arise after the buyer has a home inspection performed. A pre-listing inspection helps avoid surprises and control at least one aspect of the selling process. You can have peace of mind knowing that your inspector already uncovered any issues.
Price the Home Correctly
Knowing the condition of your foundation or your plumbing system will assist in pricing your home correctly. You will have a better understanding of the home’s worth instead of having to reduce the price after it’s already listed.
Scheduling an inspection will prepare you for the selling process. You’ll avoid potential issues or complications to make it a smoother transaction.
JBS Home Inspections offers pre-listing inspections to Greater Boston. Contact us to schedule an inspection.