What's the deal with home inspections? Do you always need one? Our answer is YES -- you should always get a home inspection, even when you're selling. That's right, we recommend that each and every one of our sellers gets their home inspected before they list it.
In 30 years in the business, I've seen many instances where people don't want to get a home inspection before listing their home, only to have a deal fall apart later in the process. If you wait to get it done by the buyer, you put yourself in a more vulnerable position during negotiations. It typically results in the buyer requesting you fix the problems or they walk. Getting your home inspected before you put it on the market gives you the upper hand. If big issues are found, you can fix them for cheaper before the selling process is underway. The inspection report can be presented to the buyer and used to make the deal move along quicker. A pre-inspection also makes your home more attractive to buyers, who will feel confident that the home they are buying is in good condition. Whether you're buying or selling, you need to get a home inspection if you want the process to go smoothly. If you have questions about how an inspection can keep you and your interest protected, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to hear from you!
Although it’s the holiday season, I assure you our eighteen full-time agents are working every day to pursue buyers and sellers. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us for real estate assistance over the holidays. So far this year, we’ve experienced a 30% increase in volume for Berkshire Hathaway in Lake Ozark. We’ve had a great year. We’d like to take a moment to say thanks for your continual support and business this year! Overall, the MLS has increased 11% in volume. Again, that’s another excellent improvement.
Many sellers want to remove their listing during this time of year and wait until the springtime. I strongly advise against this. According to the National Association of Realtors, sale prices are up 3.9% year to year. Additionally, we’re experiencing 4.5% less inventory compared to this time last year. Lastly, we’ve finished our Monthly Absorption Rate Report. It goes through different criteria, including average days on the market, original listing price, and sales by price range. It’ll give you insight on the local market. Reach out to us if you’d like a copy of this special report. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in the area, give us a call or email today. Let’s get your property out there. Let’s start viewing homes. We’d be thrilled to talk about your real estate needs 2016!
