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Meet Joshua, a licensed real estate professional and accomplished broker. As the forward-thinking leader of the Holt Real Estate Team, he has forged a strategic alliance with Keller Williams and PLACE to deliver on Our Promise.

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Today we are excited to bring you some important information about the benefits of pre-listing inspections from Phil Jackson from WISCo Inspections. We will talk about some of the reasons you should consider a pre-inspection when you’re getting ready to list your home.

One of the biggest advantages is that it gives the sellers a true representation of their homes. Since the sellers have been in their homes for a while, they may overlook some things that are truly big issues. Sellers need to know the true condition of their homes. 

Once you know the condition, you can decide what you want to fix. If there’s something you don’t want to fix, be upfront and disclose it at the beginning. Then you can avoid some negotiations because buyers know what they’re getting into.

“Pre-listing inspections will give sellers true representations of their homes.”

Some buyers will waive the inspection later on if there has been a pre-listing inspection, and some will bring more money to the table. In addition, pre-listing inspections can help you avoid legal trouble. Then the inspector is on the hook if something wasn’t discovered or disclosed, not you. 

Know that there is no such thing as a perfect home. All sellers need to know the true condition of their home so they can choose the right price. Condition is one of the biggest factors when determining the price, so more knowledge helps you get off on the right foot and become more likely to fit into your ideal timeline. 

We are happy to work with Phil and everyone at WISCo Inspections. You can find out more by visiting their website or calling (608) 642-1112. Also, know that we include pre-listing inspections as part of our certified home program. If you’re curious about that or have any real estate questions, don’t forget that you can call or email us anytime! We would be happy to hear from you.

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