When you’re buying or selling a house, it’s easy to think it’s good to go, ready to move in or sign over to the new buyer. However, unless you have a proper inspection done, things can go downhill quickly. This is why we strongly suggest not skipping a home inspection. There are certain pieces of an inspection that are important to know before you sell or buy a house, including if the roof needs to be replaced, or if it’s time for a new septic system. You don’t want to be stuck with a hefty bill after the fact because you didn’t take the proper steps beforehand.
With a home inspection, not only will the buyer have a better understanding of what they’re getting, but it will give the seller a boost with their sale. Here’s why getting a home inspection will save you time and money with your buying/selling experience.
- A deeper understanding: Despite living in the house for several years, there might be a few quirks or issues that have developed over time. It could be insufficient insulation, a leaky pipe, an electrical problem, etc. It’s hidden flaws that don’t make themselves known until it turns into a much bigger problem. Getting these issues fixed will not only make the house easier to sell because buyers won’t have to worry about extensive repairs immediately.
- Helps with negotiations: Both a buyer and a seller can request a home inspection. This report helps with talks on the price of the house. If the inspector comes back with things that need to be repaired, the seller can have them fixed, tacking on a percentage of the cost to the price. The buyer can also take the house as-is handling the repairs themselves. The price they’re willing to buy the house will be less so they can pay for those repairs.
- Not getting stuck: Some sellers try to get out of having an inspection because they don’t want to pay for it or want to sell the house as-is hiding temporary fixes or cover-ups in the house. Simple maintenance is one thing. The issue is that without that inspection, the buyer will have no idea that there might be health or structural issues with the house.
Getting a home inspection will solve many headaches when it comes to buying or selling your home. At Tucker Inspections, we take your home seriously. Contact us today to schedule your inspection!