Sellers Inspections Becoming More Popular

[hausdok]

According to this article in the February 2nd issue of USA Today, as housing sales slow down, more and more sellers are considering pre-listing inspections in order to get an edge.

[Brian G]

"For the past two decades, home inspectors routinely have been hired and paid by buyers; many states require inspections."

I wonder who checked that "fact".

Brian G.

All the Myth That's Fit to Print [:-slaphap

[egrugett]

I agree, its part of the cycle of the market place. Owners or sellers want to learn about their property's condition from an unbiased source, the Home Inspector.We have been doing them more frequently these last few months.

[Jack Ahern]

Some sellers need a pu$h to clean up their houses. How many stories do we hear about knowledgeble buyers,with the help of a professional home inspector, requesting $izable reductions in price because of rea$onable(doable) repairs.

A properly prepared house will sell faster and close to its worth. There are several realtors in my area that use a presale inspection( by me). They will not advertise the fact because it gives them an advantage. Good for me-good for them- good for the seller-good for the buyer. Should keep people out of court.

There is a business that "stages" houses for sale. This is not good for the buyer. Too much cosmetic coverup. Competant inspectors usually can see thru this fluff.[:-banghea

Jack Ahern Needham on the Charles

Bridgton,Maine