Should you consider haveing a professional home inspection performed before you put your home on the market? Why could you even consider this?
Getting your home professionally inspected before you put it on the market seems like a strange thing to do at first glance. In fact, many people don't even think of having homes inspected before they list them. But once you understand how it can benefit you...the home seller...it turns out to be a very prudent decision.
Here's why...
Home inspections eliminate any "surprises" that can delay or even kill a home sale. They also help the seller negotiate better. In most cases, the buyer(s) will use weaknesses of the home (frequently from an inspection performed after the home is in conditional/pending on inspection mode) to negotiate a lower price at a time when the seller is most vulnerable. Rather than become a victim of such tactics, you can show you've already taken their issues into account in determining your price.
Getting your home inspected before going on the market actually allows you to understand the true value of your home - knowing what you may need to fix and what you want to leave alone. It also helps you to price it better and understand what your "net" proceeds will be from a sale. The strengths and weaknesses of your home are going to be known by the buyer at some point anyhow. And the sooner you know them, the more you can act to minimize, eliminate, or adjust for them.
Home inspections ensure a faster close by eliminating unneccesary delays and other issues, 
and help ensure a problem-free closing.
Not all home inspectors are the same, as with real estate brokerages. Over the years I have built up a competent list of home inspectors, stagers, tradespeople, movers and lawyers that think the way I do, are professional and most importantly of all, offer above average attention to you and your family!
Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner
'NOT ALL REALTORS* ARE THE SAME', One call or email to me and you will know why!
Your London and S/W Ontario source for results!
519-435-1600 www.enveloperealestate.com
