Pre-Listing Inspections
Pennsylvania Home Inspections in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, & Philadelphia counties
If you are a current home owner who is thinking about selling your home and buying another one, chances are you will want to have your new home inspected before committing to the purchase. The benefits of a home inspection are undeniable. Not only are you learning first-hand about the condition of the property you plan on buying, you're also gathering valuable information that can assist you in making an informed decision on the purchase of the house.
With this in mind, having your existing home inspected by Strong Foundations before listing it on the market is equally important. Well over 90% of all home buyers will have their new house inspected by a home inspector. This means if you sell your home, the buyer will most likely have it inspected before committing to the sale. Now, this may cause you to ask, "If the buyer is going to have my house inspected before buying it, why should I have a pre-listing inspection?". Here are some answers to that question.
1) You can have defects discovered by Strong Foundations and repaired by qualified professionals before you put your house on the market. Unknown or undiscovered defects that are brought to light by the buyer's home inspector could become obstacles that delay the sale of your house.
2) If repairs need to be made, you can take the time to get the best prices possible from qualified professionals that are licensed in the appropriate fields of expertise. Save all receipts so you can show the buyer the repair work was done properly.
3) If a buyer knows a problem has been discovered and corrected beforehand, it raises their perception of you as a conscientious home owner who took care of their house. Well maintained houses are more attractive to buyers.
4) Knowing the condition of your house before listing it can help you price the house accordingly.
5) The pre-listing inspection could alert you to safety issues you didn't know existed.
Pre-listing inspections conducted by Strong Foundations are conducted in the same manner as our pre-sale inspections. Call us to schedule your pre-listing inspection at (610)792-9498 or send us an e-mail.