Inspection Services

Now-a-days almost all home sales contracts include the condition that the sale is subject to the completion of a satisfactory home inspection. If the buyer’s inspector finds a problem there is a good chance closing is delayed, the seller may have to pay for last-minute repairs, or accept a lower price on the home. At worst the buyer may get cold feet and the sale may fall through all together.  This is one of the reasons more and more home owners request a home inspection prior to listing their homes. A professional pre-sale inspection just makes good business sense as it gives the seller the heads-up on the property’s condition. With a pre-sale inspection report in your possession you as the seller may now sell your home with confidence. It allows you to be proactive and gives you the opportunity to perform the desired repairs or replacements on your own terms and your own schedule before putting the property up for sale, thus avoiding inflated last-minute guesstimates or rush jobs when an offer on your home is in place. Of course, as a seller you are not obligated to repair conditions noted in the report, nor are you required to produce a flawless house. Therefore, with a pre-sale inspection under your belt, you can opt to sell your home “as is” by stipulating that the current conditions are reflected in the purchase price. As a seller you are obligated to also sign a Property Disclosure Statement when you put your home up for sale. A pre-sale inspection may compliment and clarify this statement. A pre-sale inspection may also help inspire confidence in prospective buyers regarding the condition in the home and reduce time spent in contract negotiations because an unbiased, independent inspector has reviewed all major components.