Why Is It Crucial to Get Your Lake of the Ozarks Home Inspected Before Listing It?

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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!