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Pre-listing Inspections

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Eventually your buyers are going to conduct a home inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first. Having a home inspection performed ahead of time helps the seller in many ways:

It allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical third-party. It helps you to price your home realistically.
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 may encourage the buyer to waive the inspection contingency.
It may alert you of items of immediate personal concern, such as radon gas or active termite infestation.
It may relieve prospect's concerns and suspicions.
It may reduces your liability by adding professional supporting documentation to your disclosure statement.
Alerting you to immediate safety issues before agents and visitors tour your home.

Copies of the inspection report along with receipts for any repairs should be made available to potential buyers.

Many home sellers are now having their home inspected before it is listed.

To see why a Move In Certified may benefit you, take a look at this presentation.

Call us today at 516-732-7595 to schedule an appointment.

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