On This Episode:
We work to make the process of selling your home as smooth as possible, and that often means taking a few extra steps to help you overcome one of the final hurdles before closing: the home inspection.
This report can cause worry for a lot of sellers because of what might turn up. Will it impact the value of my home? Will the buyer back out? Is there something I’ve missed?
These are common concerns for sellers and today we want to help you through the process by giving you some tips on how to prepare for a home inspection.
Listen to the full episode or click on the timestamps below to hear a specific segment.
[2:37] – Make some space for the inspector to get in there.
[5:54] – Think about nuances to tell the inspector about.
[6:49] – Make sure all lightbulbs are working.
[8:20] – Beware of the small stuff.
[10:13] – Get mentally prepared.
[12:23] – Trust your agent.
Colleen Quotes:
“We have so many sellers that get so nervous before the home inspections. It takes a lot of explaining on how it works and what to expect to set it up for success.”
– Keeping It Real Estate Podcast
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We all turn to friends and family for advice when it comes to buying and selling a home. It’s one of the biggest life events we’ll experience so it’s important to get it right. Today we’ll find out what advice real estate veteran Colleen has given and received through the years that she would pass along to you.
Ep 69: How Sellers Should Prepare for Home Inspections
A home inspection can create a lot of anxiety and worry for the seller but there are steps you can take to make the process go much smoother. Today we’ll share some of the things we tell our clients to do before the inspection takes place.
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Ep 66: Emerging Behaviors During Pandemic
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