While it may be commonplace for the buyer of a home to order the inspection after putting an offer on a home or property, some sellers are choosing to invest in an inspection before putting their home on the market. Having a heads up on major issues can help improve the sale of your home and increase the time in which it takes to close.
What Do Inspectors Look For?
Most home inspectors have seven major items they inspect in a home during the inspection process. Those include water damage, structural issues, electrical issues, plumbing, pest infestations, roof damage, and HVAC issues.
The main goal of an inspector is to identify any health, safety, and major mechanical issues. They will inspect both the interior and exterior of the home, so it is important to remember that proper yard maintenance can play a big part in maintaining your home as well.
How Can an Inspection Help a Seller?
When you have decided it is time to move on and put your home up for sale, you may already have your next perfect home picked out and waiting for you. If you could cut the time it takes to sell and most importantly close on your home, why not try.
Having a pre-inspection can give the seller a heads up regarding any major issues that need to be addressed in the home before putting the home on the market. This can allow you to have any issues corrected in advance of the sale which can allow you to list for a higher amount and cut out most of the time it takes to haggle about home issues with potential buyers. Not only can this be beneficial for the seller, but it also sends a message to the buyer that the homeowner cared for the home and was on top of any potential issues, making the buyer more confident in their decision.
Selling your home can come with many challenges and it can be helpful to have professionals to turn to with any concerns and questions you may have. This is where the friendly experts at Bell & Shah come in handy. They can guide you through the selling process and advise you as to what steps would be most beneficial to you to help get your home sold fast and efficiently.
