Home inspections have been an integral part of property deal for a long time, but it is only in the recent years that the trend of using inspection before a property is put up for sale is gaining in popularity. Such it is normally called as pre-listing inspection by experts. There are a number of advantages associated with a home inspection. To know more, read on€¦

A pre-listing home inspection can be conducted by any certified, eligible home-inspector provided that a few basic accommodations are offered by the property owner. Power, water and gas connections, condition of the home both indoors and outdoors, and the installed appliances are the areas that will be checked by a home-inspector during a pre-listing inspection. Therefore, you should be well prepared by ensuring that all these factors are in perfect working/running condition.

There is no restriction in the presence of a home owner or the real estate agent during the inspection procedure. It is rather beneficial for the property owner or the real estate agent to be present during the inspection. It can also be conducted without the presence of any of the concerned parties, and in that case the inspector will provide a complete report on the exact condition of the property including suggested renovations and replacements. Practically, there is no difference between a pre-listing and pre-purchase inspection. An efficient home-inspector will check out the structure of the house for any sign of structural damage, the condition of the electrical and plumbing systems, condition and functionality of home appliances like air conditioners, geezers and exhaust systems and then provide a written report to the property owner.

One of the major benefits of pre-listing home inspection is that it allows the home owner to know the exact condition of the building he/she is going to sell. All issues that must be addressed before selling the house should be identified by the property owner so that immediate and necessary repairs and renovations can be done, in order to get a good price on the property. Pre-listing inspection is not only for old buildings up for sale, but this is also equally important for buying and selling newly developed properties too. Newly built homes can also have constructional defects or other problems unknown to the owner and a pre-listing inspection can always help in identifying and fixing them, so that the owner is not required to compromise with the price of the property when a pre-purchase inspection is conducted by potential customers.

Many home owners have a false notion that pre-listing home inspection would reveal flaws that will considerably decrease the value of the properties. But as a matter of fact most inspections detect only minor flaws that can be easily repaired without a major expenditure, and can actually add more value to the property. On the other hand, on those rare occasions when a major problem is identified during a pre-listing inspection, you should get the flaws immediately repaired, as there's no way to hide it from the buyers.

Pre-listing home inspection is often taken in a negative stride, but a residential property which is certified by a neutral third party certainly adds to the value of the property. Thus, finding a customer ready to give the price becomes easier. Thus, a home inspector makes quicker and accurate home appraisals possible for both the realtors and the customers.