Walnut Creek Home Evaluation

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Generally, the path leading up to the home inspection is longer for the seller than for a buyer! The seller prepares for the sale by decluttering, cleaning, maintaining, repairing, and staging their home. Anxiety for the seller typically grows during inspection day and when the inspection report arrives. Sellers ask themselves: What might the inspector find? What did we overlook? And sometimes it can even feel as though someone is intruding in their space, and judging every...thing about their house. Recently, veteran real estate agents with 30+ years in the industry told me that home inspection used to simply involve a professional looking at the major appliances and systems like the furnace, HVAC, and water heater. Fast forward to today, and the home inspection has evolved to a comprehensive checklist that typically results in a 60+ page report with photos and even videos. WHY DO BUYERS HAVE A HOME INSPECTION? There are many reasons that buyers invest in an inspection: To ensure they are not buying a lemon. To be informed about any potential additional costs they could incur after closing. To find any issues that could potentially be a deal-breaker if they are not addressed by the seller. As soon as closing documents are signed, all of the home’s issues will the responsibility of the new owner. The contract clearly states that the home is being purchased As is and With all faults. Repairs can be stressful for sellers because it can mean less money for a down payment for their next home. It can be an emotional event for both parties when issues arise. Your REALTORS will be a big part of your negotiations. WHAT KIND OF HOME INSPECTIONS ARE AVAILABLE? A buyer will have a certain amount of time that allows them to conduct pretty much any inspection they desire. A buyer will choose which inspections they deem necessary. The charges are also the buyer’s responsibility. As a matter of fact, homebuyers can inspect anything they like unless it damages the home (in that case, permission has to be retrieved first). To find out what your home could be worth click here: https://cloudattract.com/24c943

If you are hoping to sell your home quickly, make sure to properly prepare, clean, and stage your home. Statistics prove that a home that has been perfectly cleaned, updated as much as possible, and well maintained brings the highest sales price. Be diligent, be picky, and put yourself in the buyers’ shoes to see what they expect from your home. Hiring a home inspector is money well spent because a home inspection will uncover any deferred maintenance. Budget for a roof inspe...Continue reading

No matter how much time you have to prepare, it can be overwhelming to think about all of the steps involved in selling your home. What happens after you decide to sell your home? Your first step is to assemble your real estate team. This means interviewing REALTORS to help you sell your home. During these interviews, you’ll likely learn about what you might list it for, how the market will respond to your listing, and how much money you might net. There are many other steps ...Continue reading

Do you know how to prepare to sell your home? Most people think that the first step to selling their home is to list it on MLS. In reality, to be an effective seller you have to make preparations prior to listing your home. During this pre-selling process, we encourage you to look at your home through the eyes of a potential buyer. Also, make sure you have a Realtor that understands the importance of the pre-selling preparations. In this post, we offer some of the tips we sha...Continue reading