This article was first published in the February 2009 issue of Texas Realtor magazine.
If you are thinking about listing your home for sale, you may want to consider having it inspected. Listed below are several reasons why a Seller can benefit from a home inspection:
Price. The cost of an inspection is usually less than the first price reduction asked for by buyers. Also, a home with a clean bill of health can support a higher sales price.
No surprises. You’ll dramatically lessen the chance that a buyer’s inspection will reveal surprises about needed repairs or maintenance.
Stands out. Performing a seller’s inspection differentiates a home from others on the market.
Minimizes concessions. During negotiations, small items found during a buyer’s inspection sometimes escalate into demands for larger fixes. Proactively correcting small things helps avoid discussions of repairs.
Comforts buyers. A home in documented good shape or even one with disclosed conditions offers a comfortable certainty for buyers. Instead of loving a home and wondering about added costs from unknown problems, buyers can focus on closing the deal. Such an open marketing approach can attract buyers and keep them interested.
Fewer terminations. With more information at their disposal before they make an offer, potential buyers are less likely to use their termination option in the contract. This saves time and money that may have been spent on a deal that dies.
For more information on listing your home for sale, feel free to contact me to discuss.
This article was first published in the February 2009 issue of Texas Realtor magazine.