Should You Have a Home Inspection BEFORE Going on the Market?
By Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty, Florida Space Coast Homes
(Waves Realty)
I get asked this question quite often. I always have the same answer...it depends.It seems like a straight forward idea. Have an inspector come out, have the home inspected, and use this inspection as a punch list to take care of repairs before the home even goes on the market. Here is the issue: You will be required (in most states) to disclose everything on the report. This includes those things you repaired, as well as those you did not repair. Maybe the report said the A/C unit is 10 years old and working well, but nearing the end of its useful life. This type of language is often used as a CYA phrase by the inspector in case a repair is needed shortly after the report. That A/C unit might have 3-5 more years of life, but the potential buyer could see it as a potential problem that ...
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