Home Inspections for Sellers: What You Need to Know
What is a home inspection? A home inspection is an examination of the condition and safety of a piece of real estate, often conducted when the home is being sold. A qualified home inspector will assess the heating and cooling system, water and sewage systems, other plumbing, and electrical work, and look for any potential fire or safety hazards. Inspections and Repairs are Popular Again During the housing market frenzy of the pandemic, many buyers waived inspections to be more competitive with their offer. However, a recent Realtor.com survey found that inspections and repairs are becoming popular again: 95% of buyers are requesting home inspections. 95% of sellers are making some updates or repairs prior to listing. 67% of buyers are asking for repairs as a result of the home inspection. $14,163 is the average amount sellers spend on updates/repairs prior to listing. The inspection of a major part of the home selling process. Let’s connect so you have an expert on your side who can help you determine the repairs and updates your house needs before you sell.
About the author: Being raised on a farm and ranch for most of my life, and graduating from Texas A&M University in agricultural business communications, has given me the agricultural knowledge I need to help my clients find a productive parcel of ranch real estate. My previous professional career in hospitality enabled me to learn what customer service really meant. I know this is an important investment in my client’s future and I am willing to travel the roads and listen to stories until I find them just what they are looking for. Finding a property that fits my client’s lifestyle and needs is our number one priority at Cobb Properties. Relationships that are lasting take time and patience. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing the joy on our clients faces from owning a ranch. I am lucky to have the support of my husband, John, and our two children, Kate and Tripp, by my side while working in a job I truly enjoy. I am an Accredited Land Consultant with the Realtors Land Institute. My goal as a ranch broker is to strive each year to become more knowledgeable about our niche market and to continually learn to provide the best and most accurate information to our clients. Land is a complex investment and our job as land brokers is to provide our clients with up to date trends, resources and expertise on our current market Volume 5 Issue 1 | Our Hometowns 29
