SELLING YOUR HOME? Today’s home buyers consider three important issues when shopping for a home PRICE, LOCATION, and CONDITION! Hiring a professional real estate agent,is the first best step when selling a home. But getting more engaged in the process yourself, and becoming as knowlegable as possible is invaluable in today's market. SAVE THOUSANDS IN REPAIR NEGOTIATIONS If a professional home inspection makes good sense for a home buyer, think about what it can mean for a seller who contracts for an inspection at the time of listing. The market analysis prepared by your real estate agent can help in determining a fair market value listing price for your home but such a comparison doesn't usually reflect the true condition of the home. This is area where only a qualified home inspector can be of assistance. If your home is in excellent condition this should be promoted through an inspection that can be shown to potential buyers. A positive inspection report will help justify a higher listing price. Likewise, If your home is not in such stellar shape, the benefits remain significant in having your home pre-inspected. If you are not qualified to make repairs, one of the biggest benefits of having your home pre-inspected is that minimizes , not eliminate renegotiations over repairs once a buyer is found and has a home inspection. The reason this is so important is because buyers will often attempt to negotiate two dollars for each dollar of reported deficiencies. Just think of having to drop your listing price by the amount equal to twice as much of the cost of all the repairs needed in you home! It can really add up. By having a professional home inspection document the repairs needed in your home you can take control of the situation. You can present the inspection report to your buyers and let them know that all these repairs needed are reflected in the listing price. This eliminates the buyer from asking for an additional price reduction. WHAT ABOUT REPAIRS? Ideally, home sellers should make any necessary repairs and then provide the inspection report along with documentation that the repairs have been made to any potential buyers. This generates enormous good faith between buyers and sellers and increases the likelihood of a quick and amicable sale. WAYS TO ENHANCE THE SALABILITY OF YOUR HOME AHIT has qualified experts that can recognize the most common things that tend to create problems or sour a deal. These simple to correct problems can go along way in turning buyers into passers by. If any of these conditions can be found in your home, it would be a worthwhile investment to get them fixed before you put your house up for sale. If you are unaware of any of these problems, call AHIT today for a complete check of your home. Leaks in the Basement, Termites/Carpenter Ants Low Water Pressure,Leaks, Kitchen Appliance Problems Inadequate Electrical Power, Roof Leaks Inadequate amount of Electrical Outlets, Broken Window Seals. AVOID UNEXPECTED SURPRISES - HAVE YOUR HOME PRE-INSPECTED TODAY! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------