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Should I Get a Home Inspection before listing it for sale?
It’s important to remember there is no pass or fail in a home inspection, only a general observation of the home's condition. Our goal is to provide you with an unbiased summary of the condition of the home, so you may make an informed decision
Use a Pre-Listing Inspection Report to Get Your Full Asking Price and Avoid Closing Delays
A Pre-Listing Inspection or Pre-Listing Inspection is much the same as our Standard Residential Home Inspection, just at a different time in the span of real estate ownership and transaction. Typically, a buyer will have the home they are buying inspected before closing. Sometimes more serious defects are found in the inspection and the seller gets put in a pinch of a position to make the repairs quickly and at the scrutiny of the buyer. As a seller, when you get a Pre-Listing Inspection from us you are giving yourself more time to correct an issue, and a reduction in the stress of selling your home.
We can label your home as “Move In Certified” by InterNACHI, which means you can confirm that there are no major systems or appliances in need of repair or replacement. Upon request, you’ll be given a yard sign to accompany your “For Sale” sign that lets people know that your house has been pre-inspected and it is move-in ready. That’s quite the selling point and a great show of good faith to buyers!
In this hot real estate market in the Charleston area many buyers are scrambling to get offers in and submitting offers without inspection periods. These offers can make your life much easier as a seller, cultivate more of these offers by letting us Inspect your Home before your put it on the market.
When do I Need to Schedule a Pre-Listing Inspection?
The timing of a pre-listing inspection is entirely up to you and how much time you would like to afford yourself to make repairs before you list the house for sale.
Can I attend my inspection?
Yes! Attending the inspection gives you the best perspective for reading the report and gives me a source of infomation if I have questions about the house. It is not mandatory however, and if you decide not to attend I will be happy to review the inspection report over the phone.
Does South Carolina require home inspections?
A home inspection is not required by the state of South Carolina, however there are often instances where a prospective homebuyer is highly compelled to get a home inspection. Home insurance companies may want to see that the 4-Points were inspected before issuing a policy.
Are home inspections scary or stressful?
Don’t be scared or stressed about the findings of the inspection. The purpose of the inspection is to inform you of apparent defects before they become more pressing matters. As a homeowner getting ready to sell, naturally you may want to hear that the home you’ve made is in need of no repair, but it is better to find out about defects ahead of time. In a pre-listing inspection, even a surprising inspection report will still be giving you the advantage of time. Knowing about a major defect before your prospective buyers come to inspect the property helps prevent delays at closing.
Who are the best home inspectors near me?
The best home inspectors in South Carolina are licensed professionals and members of professional inspector associations. The best inspectors communicate with their clients and provide detailed inspection reports using years of experience gained.
