Pre-listing home inspections. This is a service that should be offered as part of any successful listing presentation package.
We provide this service free of charge to any listing agent or seller within 40 miles of our Colton Ca office. All we ask is that we place this small sign in the yard. We want every one selling a home in our community to get the most for their home. We are also the local authority on the homes in our area and people look to David Home Inspection for a quality inspection.
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Lately, I have been recommending to most sellers that they pre-inspect their home prior to putting it on the market. This often comes with resistance because at first, it doesn't seem like the expense will be recouped on the sale. I advise that this is a good strategy and could net a seller more in a slow market. Here are some reasons:
- a pre-inspection catches what the buyer may find during their own inspection so that the seller can repair and/or price the house accordingly from the outset
- by making necessary repairs in advance, the seller can better manage the repairs on their own terms and there is no time constraint to having the job done; the seller can shop around for estimates
- the pre-inspection report can be offered to potential buyers to provide disclosure and evidence of repairs and/or defects that a seller may choose not to repair
- a report gives nervous buyers more confidence to submit an offer, especially if the home is older and competes with new construction
- it is less likely that the buyer will "renegotiate" the offer after their own inspection because it is less likely they will find a surprise or a "new" deal breaker; the buyer will likely submit their highest offer at the outset
- a pre-inspection can uncover a huge potential "deal breaker" like toxic mold, termite damage, code violations, etc. If a buyer discovers this after submitting an offer they are more likely to back out, rather than adjust the price or ask for repairs
- if the first buyer backs out due to a large defect, the seller stills has to make the repairs for the next buyer while the house remains on the market longer; possibly needing a further price reduction
I'm sure my colleagues can add more good reasons here....and maybe add any reason why this would not be a good idea?
- making the repairs after the buyer discovers them does not "add value" after the fact, it only prolongs the sale process
Our Main Goal As Home Inspectors Is To Make The Buyer An Informed Buyer. We Hope Our Findings Help You Understand The Value And Importance Of A Professional Home Inspection.
David Home Inspection Services
626-629-8499
We Proudly Serve The Areas Of
San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside County California
David Salvato is the owner of David Home Inspection Services.
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This is a nice touch. I wish there was a local inspector that was providing this for our clients. It seems like a win-win for the seller, for the agent, and for the inspector.
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WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Synergy This is a nice touch. I wish there was a local inspector that was providing this for our clients. It seems like a win-win for the seller, for the agent, and for the inspector.
My point exactly!
What a great idea David. I'll be sharing this with the inspector I trust and refer out to my buyers. I never thought of making it part of my listing presentation and I just sold a ranch whose Radon came in at 9.5. Had they known this ahead of time, they could have taken steps to mitigate and maybe save themselves some money.
Lewis your home inspector should be happy to provide this service for you. It only helps his reputation as an expert in his area. And helps you get the listing.