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.”
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