A Licensed Home Inspector's Perspective on Getting Your Home Inspected BEFORE You List It As a licensed home inspector, I’m often asked whether it makes sense for a seller to schedule a home inspection before listing their property. Traditionally, inspections...
If you’re buying a home in the Chicago suburbs, selling one, or even thinking about putting your house on the market, you’ve probably heard about the home inspection. It’s one of the most important steps in a real estate transaction. But it’s also one of the...
More smart homes hit the market every day. Read on to get smart home tips for buyers and sellers that will help your home transaction go better for both parties. What is a smart home? A smart home allows homeowners to control appliances, thermostats, lights, and other...
Everyone involved in a home inspection wants a successful inspection. Most of the time, buyers are excited about the home. They want it to be safe and sound. Sellers are anxious to complete the sale. Real estate agents want satisfied clients and a completed...
Sure, the buyer wants the home inspection to go smoothly, but the seller has a vested interest in that outcome as well. Here are the Top 10 Tips for a seller to facilitate the best possible outcome. Remember, a successful inspection is the first step to a...
Eventually, your buyers are going to conduct an inspection before closing on your home. A smart seller finds out what to expect from that inspection. How? By getting there first with a pre-listing home inspection. How does a home inspection before listing help...