February Newsletter

So, do you think your house is ready for sale? Maybe you’ve hired painters to put a fresh coat on the walls and weeded out bric-a-brac. The plumber repaired the leaky faucet and the electrician fixed the broken light switch. What else can you do to ensure smooth sailing to the closing table? It is still a seller’s market, but to ensure a transaction without major obstacles, you could consider doing a pre-listing inspection. I liken it to an athlete having a check-up with a doctor before the big game.

 

You’ll be able to pinpoint issues that you might have overlooked and have them taken care of before putting your house on the market. Another advantage of the pre-listing inspection is that potential buyers could review the report, at the seller's discretion, before submitting an offer. It could minimize potential ‘buyer’s remorse.’ And in the event of multiple offers, a buyer will be more likely to drop their inspection contingency to strengthen their offer and keep the deal on course.

 

Overall, the benefits of a seller’s inspection report outweigh its costs. I recommend it as an effective way to simplify the complex process of selling your home.