Here in Tucson, we are undoubtedly in a “Buyers Market”. What ever edge you can get on the guy down the street with the same house, same price (or lower) and the same square footage, you should jump on the chance. Well, here is one edge to consider. Have a home inspection done on your house prior to listing it, and here are some good reasons why:
* It shows that you are honest and have nothing to hide, that you are willing to step up to the plate and disclose everything about your house.
* If the home inspector does find issues, they are truly less expensive to fix before the buyer finds it. For example: The home inspector points out insulation missing at the A/C unit on the refrigerant line. You can fix it for several dollars, or the buyer will ask for a licensed heating and cooling contractor to fix it for $75-$100. dollars. That is one of many things you can do as a home seller before the buyer comes in. Do the math.
* Having a pre-listing inspection puts the seller more in control of the negotiations. You as the seller already know what issues there are and you are that much more prepared.
* It adds to the marketing of the home. On the multiple listing service, having that listed on the marketing remarks adds credibility and honesty.
* The selling and buying of the home goes smoother, as the stumbling blocks have been removed or lessened ahead of time. as a Realtor friend of mine put it, ” It’s much easier to slay the dragon when it’s small than when it’s full grown”.
* When you live in a house for a while, things that may be issues to a home inspector just become something you get used to from day to day. Knowing all about your house with a pre-listing inspection lessens your surprise factor as well.
* On a more extreme side, a pre-listing home inspection may alert you to hazards that may affect yours and your families health, such as mold, carbon monoxide poisoning, etc.
Try something most home sellers don’t. have a home inspection before you list it, and save more of your hard earned money.
IT’S EASIER TO SLAY THE DRAGON WHEN IT’S SMALL…!
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