Is a Pre Listing Home Inspection a good investment?

Yes, it is. Let me tell you why.

Many sellers are so concerned about paying commissions and closing costs they overlook one of the most cost effective ways to maximize the value of their house. Having a pre listing inspection prior to listing your house for sale with a real estate agent can be one of the best investments you’ll ever make.

Why is a pre-listing inspection important?

Before answering that question let me give you a startling fact: Home inspections kill more real estate deals than any other factor.

Locating problems before buyers engage will ensure you get the maximum amount of money from your house and gives you several advantages.

First and foremost a home inspection will give your real estate agent peace of mind when they are representing the house. This means they will be more confident when listing, showing and talking to other agents.

Like it or not there is a community of agents who share information with each other about such things as houses with issues etc and even though they may take your listing they aren’t overly excited about it.

They also work with other agents who may have buyers lined up or who are known to be quick to contact buyers when a new offering becomes available. The listing agents confidence in the house and it’s lack of surprises usually results in faster, smoother, and more profitable closings ALL of which mean more money in your pocket.

Having an inspection available for review also gives you the comfort of not having to worry about the buyer trying to re-negotiate after something is found.

Typically, when a problem is found the buyer or the real estate agent who represents the buyer will contact a local contractor to give them an estimate. The contractor, knowing the timing is tight, will give a higher price since they know the buyer probably won’t shop the repair.

This not only results in a more expensive quote but also a more extensive quote in case they find something else DURING the repair. All of this means more of a price reduction to you.

Although it can be several hundred dollars a pre listing inspection can save you several thousands of dollars and is a wise investment for the savvy home seller.

For more information or to schedule an appointment check out our website at www.TampaAreaHomeInspection.com