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Home Sellers know that when Buyers look at their house, they're looking for flaws. Leaky faucets. Loose wiring. Poorly hung doors. When Home Buyers see such flaws, they go into "what else is wrong" mode, looking for more defects so they can knock down the price. Good Home Sellers know that ignoring these details can result in long waits without an offer or offers that come in low. A trained home inspector can point out just such details for them.
Here are a few things to look out for:
- No Seller wants their home to be a fixer-upper. A home inspector can point out such flaws as cracking paint, loose gutters, and roofing issues. These flaws should be brought to the Seller's attention so the outside of the house can reflect the price being asked.
- First impressions last. When a Buyer walks through the home, they don't want to see damaged flooring, peeling wallpaper, cracked drywall or safety hazards. A trained home inspector can find these issues and bring them to the Seller's attention before a Buyer walks through the house.
- Counter offer. People always look under the counters. They want to make sure that appliances, wiring, plumbing, and general construction is in good order. Spotting such issues before anyone else looks is a service the trained home inspector excels in providing.
- No dirty laundry. Laundry rooms and garages are often underlooked by Sellers but never by Buyers. The pitfalls here for incorrect wiring, poorly installed appliances, inadequate lighting, and general condition are many and a good Seller doesn't want to wait for a Buyer to spot them. It's better to have a trained home inspector make a complete inspection.
Remember, Buyers sometimes bring along an extra set of eyes and will often require a complete home inspection before they buy. A Seller can benefit just as much from a quality home inspection.
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