When you are selling a property, it may not have occurred to you that inspections for sellers are available to assess your property before listing. Oftentimes, buyers will request and require a home inspection before their purchase, but inspections for sellers can help identify any potential issues before your property goes on the market. Getting ahead of these issues can reduce the risk of a lower offer or giving the upper hand in negotiations to the buyer. To receive the best price for your property, it is wise to take care of all identifiable issues beforehand.
At PTJ Home Defenders, we offer inspections for sellers in Dallas, Texas. Our team can examine your property thoroughly to uncover any hidden problems that need to be addressed before you list your home. Taking care of these issues before you have an interested party can make for a smoother experience, without the back and forth of the buyer requesting various repairs and attempting to negotiate the price down. When we identify any issues, it can cost less to have them repaired preemptively than the amount you might lose on the sale. Having your property inspected first also increases the confidence that the buyer has and makes you appear more trustworthy, which is important for someone making such an important investment.
Our inspector has over 40 years of engineering experience, and this extensive experience is useful in identifying any issues with the property. It is our goal to help you understand the condition of your property before listing, so you can make beneficial decisions regarding the sale.
If you are interested in learning more about inspections for sellers and how we can assist you before you list your property, reach out to us. We have your best interest in mind, and our unbiased inspection will be useful in many ways. Give us a call today to schedule your inspection!
No. Most sellers pick their battles by fixing the big items, offering a credit, or adjusting the price. Unless the contract or the buyer’s lender calls for specific repairs, it’s up to you.
Clear a path to the attic, electrical panel, water heater, and HVAC unit, and make sure all utilities are on. Replace burned-out bulbs, test smoke detectors, and fix small stuff like leaky faucets. During a McKinney summer, keep the AC running so the inspector can test it properly.
They look for the same things they check for any buyer: foundation, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and appliances. In McKinney, they pay extra attention to foundation movement, roof wear from hail, and drainage around the slab. Safety issues such as missing ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets or faulty smoke detectors are common, too.
Texas doesn’t require sellers to make any repairs by default. Lenders sometimes require certain repairs, especially on FHA and VA loans, and anything you agree to in the contract becomes mandatory. Otherwise, repairs come down to negotiation.
Stay calm and talk with your agent. In Texas, most issues lead to negotiation during the option period rather than a canceled deal, and you can offer repairs, a credit, or a price adjustment. A repair estimate from a licensed contractor helps you respond with real numbers.
FAQs reviewed by Pat Evers, Certified Master Thermographer and Owner of PTJ Home Defenders.
At PTJ Home Defenders, we perform inspections for sellers in the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas area, including McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Allen, Richardson, Carrollton, Fairview, Celina, Prosper, Highland Village, Flower Mound, and Coppell.
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