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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.
Labels: home inspection, smart seller, Trained home inspector
As you've probably noticed, Allied Schools is based in the happy real-estate hunting ground of Southern California. In the big O.C. TV shows and movies portray supposed "real life" dramas that take place on So Cal's beach front property.
Sadly, they missed out on some real-life drama that didn't have to do with teenage love and broken trust. Thousands of Southern Californians have been caught this drama, and it's potentially more enveloping than a romance or a love spat. The drama I'm talking about is the real estate drama.
For months, we have been living in one of the greatest jumps in real estate prices in this state's history. With so much demand, buyers find themselves bidding up on a home, rather than negotiating down.
But, that's starting to change, as homebuyers are wising up about their purchases. Hiring intelligent real estate agents who help them last the price war, and make wise investments in their homes.
It's the return of informed homebuyers...and one thing that's coming back with them is home inspection.
Months ago, home inspections in California were viewed as an amenity, and in some cases, a detriment to a negotiating process (obviously, a seller would prefer a buyer who makes an offer that doesn't make the purchase conditional on a satisfactory home inspection). This is odd considering some of the triple threat that homes face here in California: Termites, Mold, and Earthquakes.
But times are changing, and homebuyers are seeking to be more informed with their most valuable investment.
This changing market puts home inspectors in the prime position to make a profitable living. There are simply not enough qualified home inspectors to fill the huge market need for home sales in California, let alone in the rest of the nation. And home inspectors who can get their training quickly and efficiently, will reap the most benefits.
Allied's Home Inspection Course fits the bill. Considering it is an online course, it is flexible and can fit into just about any schedule. The training is also concise and efficient, to the point that you can learn to become a home inspector in a matter of weeks. It's also inexpensive enough that you'll earn your money back from your training investment in your first few home inspections.
For more information, click here.
The smart money goes with the smart consumers, and the trend is that smart consumers are continuously seeking home inspections to assist them in deciding to purchase a home.
Labels: home inspection, real estate agent, smart homebuyer, smart seller
