Should You Have Your Home Inspected Before You Put It On The Market?

Authored By: J.P.Lee

There are some benefits to having a home inspection before you offer your home for sale.

An inspection will alert you to any defects that need repair. You then have the option of doing the repairs, and asking more money for the home. This will also save you time and aggravation at closing.

Having a home inspection can save you from re-doing any cosmetic repairs. If you find out some wiring needs to be updated, you can do that before you add a fresh coat of paint to the walls.

Having a professional inspection report available to potential buyers will build trust and respect, for both you and your home.

There are, however, a couple of drawbacks to having a professional inspection done.

If the inspector finds any serious problems, you are legally obligated to inform the potential buyers.

Also, the inspection costs hundreds of dollars, and the buyers who make you an offer will have their own inspection done.

If you are confident that your home meets safety standards, then it is likely OK to save your money on an inspection. If you are afraid that there are serious problems, don’t hope that your buyer’s inspector will miss them!

Having your home inspected before putting it on the market gets rid of one more worry in the selling process. The real benefit of a pre-listing inspection is peace of mind!

The inspector will look at all the major functional systems in your home. These include the roof, foundation, floors, walls and ceilings. He’ll also check out doors, windows, eaves, balconies and decks. He’ll inspect the heating and cooling systems, plumbing, insulation and ventilation.

It might be a good idea to contact an inspector in your area, to ask any questions you may have. It could save you time and money in the end.

J.P. Lee publishes a resource site for people who want to sell their home privately at www.forprivatesalesite.com and has a free 5-part e-course to help you sell your home yourself at www.homeforsalebyownersite.com

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