Here’s why sellers in our market should do a pre-listing inspection.
How do pre-listing home inspections help sellers in our current market? Many sellers are getting a home inspection done upfront, but you may be asking yourself why the seller would pay for an extra inspection, especially in a market with low inventory and high buyer demand. The main reason is that it attracts more solid offers for the seller.
Some buyers are trying to balance the playing field by making offers on multiple properties contingent upon a home inspection. They’re coming down to Florida, looking at four or five properties, and tying them up with home inspection contingencies. Then they’ll make the decision about which one to go with, but that means three or four sellers have been waiting off the market for up to 14 days, only to have the buyer back out of the deal.
"Many sellers are getting a home inspection done upfront."
I’m having my sellers do the inspection upfront, which provides confidence for buyers. Then, honest buyers without ulterior motives are more likely to make offers on your property, quite often without an inspection contingency. When we give them the peace of mind that they can buy your property without worry, multiple offers will come in, which gives you more choices, a higher price, and better terms. Upfront inspections mostly eliminate buyers that are not coming in with fair intentions.
I want to help you get more offers so you can choose the strongest buyer. If you have any questions, call or text today at (239) 248-8000. I’d love to help you.
