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We all know that it's a good idea for a buyer to get a home inspection before they close on a property. Today, I wanted to talk about why a seller should get a home inspection before they even list the property. Here's why.
- Avoid renegotiation after the offer has been accepted. Once the inspection is over, buyers generally present you with a laundry list of items they want you to repair. Doing the inspection before listing allows you to address those repairs. If you are unable to make those repairs, you can at least disclose that information to buyers and avoid renegotiating later.
- You get better offers. You can share the inspection with prospective buyers. This makes buyers more comfortable and confident that you have maintained the home well.
- You can avoid disclosure issues. Throughout most of Pennsylvania, a seller's disclosure is required. If you fail to disclose something and the buyer suffers harm, you can be held liable even after closing on the home. If you do an inspection prior to listing, it's more difficult for the buyer to say you weren't forthright about disclosing issues with the house.
- Getting the inspection makes the transaction less stressful. There's a lot of stress involved in real estate transactions. Knowing the condition of your house helps ease that stress.
It's beneficial to get an inspection before listing your home. Take care of it ahead of time to save yourself any headaches or frustrations down the line. If you have any questions, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!
