The Wall Street Journal published a nice (and visually appealing!) little piece on the case for getting a home inspection done BEFORE listing your home. We highly recommend this practice as it helps uncover any items that your potential buyers will discover in their process of inspecting your home. Also, providing this pre-listing inspection report to your potential buyers shows a deep level of transparency that builds trust with your buyers. It lets them know you've got nothing to hide with your home. It also demonstrates a level of thoroughness that most buyers will appreciate. In their minds, buyers will say, "If these sellers went to the trouble of inspecting their home BEFORE listing it for sale, they are probably pretty adamant about the details of maintaining their home well!"
If there are issues with your home, it is FAR better to address them voluntarily before they come up at a Buyer's inspection and you are FORCED to deal with them to keep the transaction together. Some home inspectors (we're looking at you Patriot Property Inspections!) will perform a pre-listing home inspection and if everything looks good, will deem your home as "Move-In Certified" which can help smooth over the process with potential buyers. If your home is in good shape, this is a great option and a strong marketing tool in your For Sale By Owner journey! Read and enjoy the article here: https://www.wsj.com/story/heres-why-you-should-consider-getting-an-inspection-before-selling-your-home-4d3c41d3 Interested in exploring your options for For Sale By Owner? Contact us and let's have a chat!
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