Between staging, painting, marketing, and negotiating, there are a lot of steps that go into selling a home. By the time your property is ready to hit the market, a professional real estate agent should have it looking its best — both in-person and online.
Of course, while your home may be prepared to look like a million dollars, most buyers want to know if it’s really worth their money. That’s where home inspections come into the equation—and why they’re a typical part of the home-selling process.
Learn all about home inspections and why they’re necessary for you to sell your home here…
What Is a Home Inspection?
An inspection is an evaluation of a home’s current condition and major systems conducted by a professional. It consists of a largely visual assessment of both the interior and exterior of a property, identifying any pre-existing issues (should they exist).
After a home inspector has done a full analysis of a home, they prepare a written report detailing its condition—and noting any unsafe or defective features.
Why Are They Necessary?
Home inspections are almost always requested by buyers to provide them with peace of mind ahead of a real estate purchase. They can help potential purchasers decide whether or not to invest in a property.
However, in a competitive seller’s market (one where homes are selling quickly and firm offers are winning deals), many eager buyers settle for pre-listing inspections. These condensed, hour-long assessments efficiently analyze the base-level condition of a home, giving the purchaser more confidence so they can submit a swift, firm offer.
Common Checkpoints
During a home inspection, a few of the most common things a home inspector will look out for include:
- The integrity of mechanical and natural ventilation systems
- Weaknesses in insulation
- The performance of heating and air conditioning systems
- Any obvious water damage or leaks
- Damage or cracking in the foundation, interior and exterior walls, or roof
- The efficiency and performance of basic plumbing and electrical systems
It’s important to also keep in mind that home inspections only analyze the current condition of a home. The life expectancy of its systems are not included in an inspector’s report.
Choosing Custom
Depending on where you live, many of the homes in your region may be dated and full of technical and performance red flags. Without proper maintenance, older features (such as worn-out heating and cooling systems or damaged foundations) can be extremely costly to repair.
By choosing to build a custom home from the ground up, you can avoid all the potential headaches — current or future — that are often found within an older home. Custom homes provide their owners with peace of mind. Opt for one, and you can feel confident about its quality.
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