Seller's Pre-Listing Inspection

Know what your buyers are going to find before they do. Have an inspection performed ahead of time:

• It allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical and neutral third party.

• It alerts you to immediate safety issues before agents and visitors tour your home.

• It may alert you to items of immediate concern, such as radon gas or active termite infestation.

• It permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that ...

• Defects won't become negotiating stumbling blocks later.

• There is no delay in obtaining the Use and Occupancy Permit.

• You have the time to get reasonably priced contractors or make the repairs yourself, if qualified.

• It helps you to price your home realistically.

• It may relieve prospects' concerns and suspicions.

• It may encourage the buyer to waive his inspection contingency.

• It reduces your liability by adding professional supporting documentation to your disclosure statement.