WIN Home Inspection Offers Pre-Listing Inspections for Home Sellers
9/21/06
Over the past few months, the inventory of houses for sale has increased leaving sellers searching for ways to make their listing stand out from others on the market. WIN Home Inspection, a national leader in home inspection service, encourages sellers to have a pre-listing inspection performed to increase their home’s marketability and set the stage for a faster, more efficient sale.
Pre-listing inspections are not a new concept, but have become more common in recent months with the slow in home sales and increase of properties for sale. Sellers are becoming more active in marketing their home and having a pre-listing inspection performed is one of the most cost-effective ways to draw buyers in. A WIN pre-listing inspection creates a positive marketing tool that sellers and their agent can use to promote a home. Each WIN pre-listing inspection includes marketing materials alerting potential buyers that the home has been professionally inspected and helps remove any doubts on the condition of the home for real estate professionals, sellers and potential homebuyers.
WIN home inspectors check hundreds of items throughout the property during the inspection and provide sellers with an inspection report revealing the current condition of the home. Included in the report is a summary with suggested improvements and repairs to increase the value, “curb appeal” and marketability of the property. Sellers can then evaluate which repairs they will or won’t make and adjust their asking price accordingly. The home seller can then list their house with the confidence of knowing that their property has been professionally inspected and that they’ll get the best price possible for their house.
Typically, a buyer hires a home inspector after the sales price is agreed upon. Once the inspection is complete, the potential buyer frequently asks to renegotiate the sale price to reflect any necessary repairs. Buyers may also request more than the actual repairs might cost. Having a pre-listing inspection performed allows sellers to show buyers up front what may need to be repaired in the home, and is reflected in the asking price. Therefore, a pre-listing inspection can actually save the seller money.
A WIN pre-listing inspection gives sellers an advantage in a competitive market and prospective buyers will feel more confident and have greater peace-of-mind in their purchasing decision.
About WIN HOME INSPECTION
WIN Home Inspection is a nationally recognized leader in home inspection services, having performed over 500,000 inspections since 1994. With more than 235 franchised locations in 32 states, the WIN network of home inspectors provides a complete array of professional inspection services for home buyers, sellers and owners.
To schedule a pre-listing inspection or for more information on WIN, contact WIN at 1-800-309-6753 or visit our website at www.wini.com.
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