Home inspections are a win, win, win for everyone involved in the transaction. Buyers learn about the property up front, so they can proceed with greater confidence and peace of mind. Keep in mind that very often items on the inspection list, while not structural or physical defects, become negotiating points for buyers, so lately I have been recommending a pre-listing inspection to my sellers.
This week Rich talked with Doug Roach from
Amerispec, the nation’s number one Home Inspection Company. One fact came up that I think people should keep in mind when choosing a home inspector, is that there are presently no laws regulating home inspectors in Rhode Island, so it is vital that you hire a reputable inspector, ask for referrals if you do not know a reliable inspector. Here are the highlights from the National Association of Realtors survey Rich quoted:
NAR Home Inspection Survey 77% of all recent home buyers obtained a home inspection prior to the purchase of their homes. 57% of home buyers personally requested home inspections to be done on properties they were in the process of purchasing, while 43% followed their real estate agent’s recommendation. 99% of all realtors recommend that their buyer get a home inspection. 84% have not had any sellers contracts terminated as a result of the inspection.
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here to contact Doug at Amerispec.
This Week’s Real Estate Insight: A pre-inspection report is the negotiating tool that gives validity to your asking price. It also places confidence in the minds of prospective buyers, who know that they're not jumping into uncertain territory.
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