ADVANTAGES OF PRE-INSPECTIONS
DAMAGE CONTROL
Suppose that your house has a structural defect. Why wait passively for an ultimatum to fix the defect after you have already negotiated your best price or else kiss the deal goodbye? If you discover the problem before marketing the house, you can either disclose it to prospective buyers with a repair estimate and price accordingly, or you can have the work done by a competent specialist (with work orders, costs and guarantees) before putting the house up for sale. Either way, your negotiating position is much stronger if you know about problems in advance and accurately know the cost to correct them. SPECIAL NOTE: It's a safe bet you will not be invited to join the buyers when their property inspector goes through your property. Having your own pre-inspection gives you and, if you like, your agent the opportunity to tag along with the inspector. There is no substitute for seeing defects with your own eyes. FINANCIAL PLANNING Chances are you are going to be buying another house. Therefore, it is essential to have a realistic estimate of your net proceeds of sale before committing to buy your next home. Flaws hidden out of sight, behind walls or concealed in inaccessible areas, such as under your house or in the attic where you can't see them, are time bombs.
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