An important part of the home buying process is the completion of a home inspection. This process allows the buyers to better understand the value of the home. In addition, sellers can better understand potential improvements needed to increase their property value. While completing a home inspection is a crucial component of buying a new home, it is not an extremely efficient process. The most effective way to make the process more efficient is through a pre-listing home inspection. A pre-listing home inspection is an inspection that happens prior to a home being placed on the market. The primary benefit to completing a pre-listing home inspection is speeding up the process for both the buyers and sellers once an offer has been made.

How a Pre-Listing Home Inspection can Speed Up Your Real Estate Transaction

If you are looking for a way to make your real estate transaction more efficient, having a pre-listing home inspection performed may be a great option. As the seller, you will be informed of recommended repairs which can be made in order for the home to sell before it even goes on the market. Even if you do not have time to complete the repairs before the home is listed, you can actively work on them during the home buying process. The buyers will still have the option to complete their own home inspection before they purchase the property. However, having this done ahead of time will allow you the opportunity to make improvements to the home prior to this taking place.

Tips for Success in This Process

If you are interested in having a pre-listing home inspection completed, make sure to involve your real estate agent. With their expertise they can assist with finding the most qualified inspector for the job. They can also answer important questions about the process along the way. The right agent will take time to go through the report with you, helping to determine what needs to be done as well as explain the findings. This is a great selling point so you should also use this as a way to market your home! Both buyers and other real estate agents will appreciate that the home was inspected before it was listed. Having this completed will help build a buyers confidence making them more comfortable with their decision to purchase the home. Additionally, it sends the message that you have taken care of the home since you were proactive.

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For more information on this process or to schedule a home inspection, be sure to contact HomeGuard. Call (855) 331-1900 or contact us online and we will promptly assist you.