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Once
you are confident your house is looking its very best, it is wise
to obtain a pre-listing inspection. This will give you a final,
objective, outside assessment of your property, including information
about repairs, defects, immediate concerns, and safety issues that
might have been overlooked. In addition to helping you make informed
decisions about further pre-sale home improvements , it will prevent unforeseen
problems from arising that could create opportunities for buyers
to negotiate your asking price down.
A pre-listing inspection will
help you price your home realistically while instilling confidence
in potential buyers. It may also decrease your liability after the
sale is complete. Some states do not license home inspectors, but regardless, it is
a good idea to look for recommendations from your local real estate
resources. Ideally, your inspector will belong to the American Society
of Home Inspectors ( See www.nachi.org ), and will be a licensed professional working in the real
estate or property development industry in some capacity.
As you
search for a credible inspector, try to interview more than one
individual until you find one you feel comfortable with. He or she
should have plenty of experience inspecting your particular type
of house and property (for example, a farm, condominium, older home,
etc.). Ideally, the inspector will be available to meet with potential
buyers, and review their report with them, but that's not always an option. Receipts for any repairs
should accompany this report, and be available to potential buyers
prior to their making any offers.
Keep in mind when considering pre-sale repairs that most of your
efforts truly will pay off. It is likely a small investment in minor
repairs is all it will take to get your home in prime condition,
making it as appealing as possible to the majority of buyers willing
to pay top dollar. Buyers interested in fixer-uppers will make minimum
offers on houses in less than perfect condition, and tend to be
few and far between. Avoid spending too much, or completely “re-modeling”
beyond the improvements in keeping with property in your neighborhood.
Its so
easy to get started in finding a buyer, just ask the YOGI !
Preparations Make the Difference CLICK on a Topic to Learn More
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