Wait, what? It is the buyer who needs a building inspection, isn’t it?
Yes, that is correct. All buyers should have any property that they intend to buy inspected by a licensed building inspector so they know exactly what condition the home is in. But sellers (vendors), are discovering the benefits of getting their own building inspection before putting their property on the market.
In recent years vendors have become more proactive and better prepared to present their properties to the market in order to obtain the best possible result. Staging or ‘dressing’ the home for sale is one increasingly popular way of highlighting the property’s best features, without personal effects and clutter to distract buyers.
Staging adds to the visual appeal of a property, while a building inspection goes deeper to include the unseen aspects.
If you are planning to sell your home, a building inspection before listing it with an agent is a good idea because:
- It provides you with a documented list of things that may need attention, including unseen things you were unaware of.
- An inspection report may provide the motivation you need to tackle the jobs that you haven’t quite got around to.
- You can have peace of mind when your property goes on the market that it is in excellent condition for sale with no unexpected issues likely to arise.
- A little like a car’s service records, you may choose to document the maintenance that’s been undertaken as a result of your building inspection, and provide it to prospective buyers.
The value that vendors are seeing in obtaining their own building inspection is that the buyer’s building inspection will show a home in excellent condition, therefore they have nothing to negotiate your asking price down with.
Having property experts in their corner is how vendors are achieving top sales figures for their properties. An experienced seller’s advocate is also someone who can also provide valuable guidance and advice on ways to present your property to the market in the best possible light.
If you’re planning to sell, talk to us about our Vendor Advocacy Service helping sellers achieve outstanding results.
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