You put your home on the market, and a buyer decides that your home is perfect for him/her. You accept the offer that is made, and you enter into a contract with the buyer. At that point, the buyer will, more than likely, have an inspection done on your house. Why not be a step ahead in the game and have a home inspection done before you list your home? In the Midlands, the cost of a home inspection is about $300. (The cost could be more or less than that amount depending on the inspector you choose and the size of your home.) Take care of any needed repairs upfront, and you won’t be surprised by a list of problems found during the buyer’s inspection.
Inspections are the top deal killer in real estate. You can decrease the risk of losing a buyer by handling any repairs beforehand. Yes, you will have to spend money to get the repairs done. However, that’s money you would spend anyway to make repairs if issues are found with the buyer’s inspection. If you don’t make the repairs, the buyer will walk away from the deal. If a buyer knows that an inspection has already been done and repairs made, they will feel more at ease about buying your home. It’s possible that they would be willing to pay top dollar for your home.
