Home Inspections: Not for Buyers Only!

In real estate, most people think of the home inspection as something used only by home buyers. However, our team here at Wall 2 Wall Property Inspections wants to give you a few reasons why a residential inspection is also advantageous for home sellers here in San Jose, CA.

1. Don’t stress the process.

The home inspection can be just as stressful for the sellers as the buyers. You don’t want anything getting in the way of selling your home, and you don’t want to find out your home needs pricey repairs when a purchase agreement is on the line. By getting a thorough pre-listing inspection, you can know what will show up on an inspection and take any guesswork out of the process.

2. Take care of repairs in advance.

If your pre-listing inspection shows that you have some repairs, you may decide to do those before listing your home. You don’t want something like a broken window or on-the-fritz water heater to hinder your home from selling. Therefore, you can take care of it first.

3. Adjust the list price.

Some buyers decide to adjust their home’s list price rather than mess with pricey or lengthy renovations. With a pre-listing inspection, you can do just that and show potential buyers how the price fairly reflects any repairs that need to happen. They can find comfort in knowing the condition of the home.

4. Gain an advantage.

When a real-estate market is hot, especially for entry-level homes, you want to do what you can to stay ahead of the crowd. A pre-listing inspection lets buyers know in advance the full condition of the home and what you’ve done since the inspection took place. It justifies your list price and puts buyers at ease. The buyers may still likely conduct their own home inspection, but it becomes less stressful for both parties.

Are you ready to find out more or to schedule your home inspection before listing your California home? Contact Wall 2 Wall Property Inspections today at (408) 905-9255 to ask your questions, or schedule your pre-listing inspection.