"However, in my opinion, pre-listing inspections should be the rule rather than the exception.
They reveal any hidden issues to the seller before the home gets
placed on the market, which later translates into the buyer knowing its
true condition before they submit an offer.
This valuable information only makes all offers stronger and
now the deal is unlikely to snag when the buyer gets their own home
inspection (which they likely will, so please don't mislead your
sellers into believing that they won't -- it's just a bonus if the
buyer's pass it up).
Also, by getting the pre-listing inspection the seller has
also enhanced the likelihood of a successful closing by creating a
feeling of honesty and trust since they've disclosed, concussed, or
repaired all the necessary items.
Another seller benefit is that the items needing professional
attention can be corrected at a time that fits their schedule and at a
more reasonable price since the costly rush charges associated with
repairing these items as a consequence of the buyer's inspection are
avoided."
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