Selling? Top 10 reasons for a Pre-listing inspection

 

1. View your home through the eyes of a third party

2. Helps to price your home realistically

3. Defects are not negotiating stumbling blocks

4. You can make repairs ahead of time

5. Time to get reasonably priced contractors

6. No delay in obtaining the occupancy permit

7. Buyer may waive the inspection contingency

8. Relieves prospects concerns and suspicions

9. Documents to support your disclosure statement

10. Alert you to safety issues before agent and visitors tour your home

Buying a home? The top 4 items I look for

 

1. Major Defects - an example would be components that show structural failure

2. Components that lead to Major Defects - a roof flashing leak compromising the roof structure

3. Components that may hinder your ability to: finance, legally occupy or insure your home

4. Safety Issues: such as an exposed live buss bar at the electrical panel