Home Inspection Before You Sell

By Debbie • December 3rd, 2009

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Consider doing a home inspection before selling your home

If you are considering selling your home in the current real estate market it would be prudent to have a home inspection completed before putting your home on the market.  It is rare that a buyer will not have a home inspection done before closing and being aware of any problems and taking care of them prior to selling can alleviate the pain that surprise issues can bring.

It is a competitive real estate market out there.  A seller’s best chance of snagging a buyer comes with having his real estate in top notch condition.  More that looking good a home needs to function well and it is important to examine the bones.  A home inspection will inform the buyer of faulty plumbing, wiring, heating and cooling issues, the need for roof replacement, painting, etc.

If problems with a property are faced and dealt with before selling, there should be no surprises when going through the contractual steps before closing.

For more information on home inspection and locating a home inspector visit the website for the American Society of Home Inspectors by clicking here.

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