A few of the benefits of getting a pre-listing inspection before selling.
There’s one very important piece to the process of selling a home that a lot of people underestimate, and that is getting a pre-listing inspection. With how crazy today’s market still is, multiple-offer situations and homes selling over list price, this tool can truly help you set yourself up for success.
The first reason we say that is because a pre-listing inspection will allow you to know about possible issues in advance. With this, you can know what might come up in the buyer’s inspection and decide if you want to do repairs before the buyer comes along. Plus, this time is very busy for inspectors, and you might have to wait a few weeks for the inspection report to come back. During that time, you’ll want to pack and get prepared, and you don’t want issues to come up after you’ve already done that.
"A pre-listing inspection is a great tool and can help you avoid surprises."
When In addition, in this market climate where many homes still get multiple offers, you can use a pre-listing inspection to help you determine which buyer to choose. First, know that the offer with the highest price isn’t necessarily the best one, as you need to look at the terms. If the buyer is willing to pay above value if the appraisal comes in high, or if they’re willing to accept the home as-is or with limited repairs, that can help you save a lot of time.
If you’re in a multiple-offer situation, you can show your pre-listing inspection report to your top choice for a buyer and ask them what repairs they want to be done. This puts you, as the seller, in the driver's seat. Overall, a pre-listing inspection is an amazing tool that my team and I have been using to help our clients get the most money possible for their sales.
Of course, buyers still typically get their own inspections, and things can come up. However, a pre-listing inspection is a great tool and can help you avoid surprises. If you're thinking about selling your home or have any questions, call or email us anytime. We're here to help you.