A home inspector is often brought in as part of the home buying process, typically by the buyers. Their job is to make sure both parties – buyers and sellers – know the condition of the home and any issues it might have that could impact the value, condition, or safety of the home. A lot can ride on the outcome of a home inspection, from getting a potential buyer to agree to buy to losing thousands of dollars on the home’s value if any problems arise from the inspection. As a seller, it might be tempting to try and hide things from a home inspector. This blog is going to try and dissuade you.
[Read more…]Why Sellers Should Hire Their Own Home Inspector
Buying a home is a huge investment, so traditionally it’s buyers that hire home inspectors during the home buying process to make sure the building they are buying is structurally sound, without hazardous materials, and any other dangers or hazards that could harm them or reduce the value of the home. As we’ve mentioned in our buyer-side blog, Why You Need a Home Inspector, there’s a lot riding on such a real estate transaction. And just as it’s important for a buyer to know they are getting what they paid for, as a seller it’s important to know your selling price (and your home) is rock solid. [Read more…]