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If you are thinking of selling your home, you may want to begin by ordering a pre-sale home inspection. Most sellers these days are opting for full disclosure when selling their home.  A thorough home inspection by a company that provides this type of service usually takes about 2-3 hours and costs around $450 depending on the size of your home.

 

For years. the typical situation has been that the seller lists their property for sale, then enters into a sales contract and within the first couple of weeks the buyer orders a home inspection report at the buyer's expense. The buyer accepts the assessment and disclosures made by the seller but wants to make sure that an independent inspector feels the same way about the home.

 

Imagine everyone's dismay when the home inspector discovers a problem with the heating system, a hidden plumbing leak or some other problem that translates into big money.  In this scenario, the buyer comes back to the seller and asks them to either correct the problem or renegotiate the sales price.  The transaction at that point, can deteriorate rapidly if the buyer and seller cannot come to an agreement.  Sometimes, the buyer will even become disillusioned and choose to move on to another property.  If that happens,  the process has to start all over again.

 

Surprises that cost money are not pleasant for anyone.  Home sellers can prevent most unforeseen repair costs by ordering a home inspection before the house sells. Having a professional home inspection is a powerful tool when selling your home.  A pre-inspection will help you put your best foot forward and will increase the likelihood of a successful closing in today's market.

 

Call if you would like a list of the home inspection companies that I have had good experiences with. I always love to hear from you! 

 

Nancy Puder is a real estate broker in Arroyo Grande, CA.  You may contact her at Nancy@NancyPuder.com or call (805)710-2415.  Follow her posts on Facebook Nancy Puder Realtor and click "like".