pre-listing inspections
The pre-listing home inspection is the fastest growing segment of the home inspection industry. Call and talk to one of our Portland area home inspectors.
- The pre-listing home inspection is a valuable tool that can help ensure a smooth transaction for those selling a home. Please consider the following when deciding whether to hire a home inspector:
- You can expect almost all home inspectors will find some issues in a home. This includes the "One year warranty" inspections on newer homes.
- Most often the majority of issues identified by a home inspector are minor. However, if an item noted involves a major component such as plumbing, electrical, structural, etc. further evaluation by a licensed professional will be recommended.
- Buyers could be hesitant to complete the transaction if major components are identified as needing repair or may insist on renegotiating the contract terms.
- The time it takes for a contractors evaluation and repair may be longer than the time a potential buyer is willing to, or can afford to wait.
- Pre-listing home inspections give the seller an opportunity to have identified issues evaluated or repaired prior to the buyers home inspector evaluating the structure.
- A pre-listing home inspection reduces the chances of the buyers home inspector identifying any major shortcomings that could prevent an otherwise smooth transaction.
Multiple Inspections? Receive a 10% discount!If you require more than one inspection when trying to find the perfect home we offer a 10% discount when subsequent inspections are scheduled with us within 60 days.
maintenance inspections
- The homeowners maintenance home inspection can help ensure critical maintenance items in a home are addressed. Please consider the following when deciding whether to hire a home inspector:
- Conditions in a home can and will change with time and use.
- Components can and do wear out. When was the last time the crawl space was inspected?
- The amount of moisture in the structures envelope can vary greatly depending on the occupants usage. What was sufficient ventilation for a single person may not be adequate for family use.
- Moisture changes in the attic and crawl space, whether ventilation or leak related, can be addressed in a timely manner before material deterioration has taken place.
- One year warranty inspections are also offered for those homeowners approaching the anniversary of the purchase. It's recommended that the inspection be performed in the 11th month to help ensure adequate response time by the builder.
