This is definitely a question that most home sellers ask before listing their homes. Although not required, a home inspection before listing is a smart move to eliminate surprises when you place your home on market.
What is a pre-listing inspection?
This is simply a comprehensive inspection of your home by a professional. It helps discover damages that might exist, the maintenance or repair issues required before you list your home for sale.
It may seem like it is unnecessary to have a pre-listing inspection, however, there are many reasons why you should go for it.
- You get to understand the condition of your home
- Ability to do repairs in advance; you get to discover defects and decide to fix them in time.
- The buyer may accept the results; this simply means that the buyer might decide that the inspection is sufficient for them.
- Gain credibility and trust; the best way to sell a home quickly and efficiently is to have the buyer trust you and your agent.
- Increased competitiveness; if your home is one of the only homes that has a pre-listing inspection, it makes your home listing more competitive with buyers.
- Saves time; you won’t have to worry about a lot of negotiating once the buyer does their own inspection.
What is covered during a pre-listing home inspection?
Just like a buyer’s home inspection, a pre-listing home inspector checks for major systems, mechanicals, windows and doors, signs of water damage, molds and cracks. It may also include well water testing, lead paint testing etc.
Do you need a pre-listing home inspection?
For the residence of North and West DFW/Mid Cities, worry not we’ve got you covered at DragonFly Home inspections. See pricing on our website and schedule an appointment.
