Dave Park runs home inspection company Advantage Inspection, which is based in Raleigh, North Carolina but works throughout the entire Triangle area. He talks here about how a home inspection can help you sell your home easier - and faster.
What Does Leigh Carson know? Leigh Carson is a St. Louis-based family law attorney who writes about the real estate industry. She sees it every day, and witnesses first-hand families and their emotions swinging through the home buying/selling experience.
In her article, “What a Home Inspector Can Do for You When You Are Selling Your House,” she writes, “A home inspector is trained to identify items in a home that need either replacement or repair. A certified inspector will carefully examine the structural components of the home, including roof, windows, insulation, siding and tuck pointing, as well as the heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical systems. The home inspector’s report will give far more information than an appraisal or an analysis by a real estate agent.”
Carson continues with the process, “Most buyers make an offer to purchase property that is contingent upon the inspection revealing no significant issues; and even though the buyer will have their own inspection done, it is important to talk with your real estate agent about the benefit of having an inspection done yourself before you put your home on the market.“
She also points to one advantage of having your home inspected is that “the report can be attached to the seller’s disclosure, assisting the buyer and reinforcing the idea that you are being forthright and straightforward in your disclosures about the property. It also puts you in a good position to maximize the listing price and ultimately the selling price.”
She goes on to say that the seller’s inspection is not intended to replace the buyer’s inspection. It actually is there to inform the seller what items are in need of repair. Decisions can then be made by the seller as to what repairs to take before the property is put on the market. The direction also help determine what concessions on price need to be considered before the home is on the market and offers are being made to the seller.
Pre-listing Inspection
A pre-listing inspection will allow the buyer to purchase your home with confidence. Closings are not delayed due to unknown conditions. Adverse negotiations are minimized since all parties involved know the condition of the home before an offer to purchase is made.
Pre-listing inspections are also proven to sell your home faster. Make your home stand out in the marketplace as one that can be purchased with confidence. A documented home inspection and home warranty increase the odds of selling your home. It is a proven fact that homes with warranties sell faster and at a higher average price.
The Right Home Inspector
Carson concludes that “the right inspector will be experienced, meticulous, plainspoken and ideally have a proven track record in your area.”
Ask your agent for a recommendation or check for local members of the North Carolina Licensed Home Inspectors Association or the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors.
