
Having your home inspected by a
NACHI inspector before you list is the recommendation found in
the new edition of the book, Sell Your Home For More by Nick
Gromicko.
Eventually your buyers are going to conduct an
inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting
there first. The author points out that having an inspection performed
ahead of time helps in many other ways:
- It allows you to see your home through the
eyes of a critical third-party.
- It helps you to price your home
realistically.
- It permits you to make repairs ahead of
time so that ...
- Defects won't become negotiating stumbling
blocks later.
- There is no delay in obtaining the Use and
Occupancy permit.
- You have the time to get reasonably priced
contractors or make the repairs yourself, if qualified.
- It may encourage the buyer to waive the
inspection contingency.
- It may alert you of items of immediate
personal concern, such as radon gas or active termite infestation.
- It may relieve prospect's concerns and
suspicions.
- It reduces your liability by adding
professional supporting documentation to your disclosure statement.
- Alerting you to immediate safety issues
before agents and visitors tour your home.
Copies of the inspection report along with
receipts for any repairs should be made available to potential buyers.
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