SHOULD SELLERS HAVE INSPECTIONS BEFORE LISTING? Patrick McCarran

often no need to rush to list the property until you have made sure the home is in good shape. If you wait for the buyer’s inspections you will only have until closing to get the repairs done and a limited time frame which may lead to scrambling to get everything fixed in time and can add additional costs to the repairs. You may want to make the repairs yourself and by knowing upfront what needs to be fixed, gives you greater flexibility to make that choice.

Buyers naturally are skeptical about a home’s condition. For many people purchasing a home will be the most money they will ever spend on a single purchase. Handing them inspection reports that details the present condition of a home will make them feel more confident about the purchase. Having preinspections allows the buyer to make a more confident offer and often can shorten the inspection contingency, and in turn make the offer stronger by cutting down the exit period to cancel. An inspection done before listing for sale can help eliminate much of the doubt about the home.

Just because you get pre-listing inspections does not mean you will not have to go through buyer’s inspections as well. However by having your own inspections and knowing the condition of your home, it can help you in negotiations if the buyers inspector has a different opinion.

Quite often buyers will use the home inspection as a negotiating tool to ask for additional concessions. They may use the home inspections as a means to renegotiate the sale. That’s because they know that there will probably be one or more issues that will come up and possibly warrant reconsideration of the price. Pre-inspections put the buyer on notice and that both you and the buyer are aware of any existing issues and all repairs from the beginning of your interaction. Negotiations still may occur, but knowing up front usually will minimize this.

Another benefit by doing home inspections before listing for sale, you will be aware of any significant problems which can help you be in compliance on required disclosures. It is always

925.899.5536 better in my opinion to know up front and disclose than to have the buyer find out about an issue later and assume you should have known .

Remember there is no point in having your home inspected if the home inspector only catches a fraction of the issues. So make sure you use a reputable inspector who is a member of a trade group that sets standards and practices.

While having your own inspections is an added expense, it is a proactive step that puts you ahead of the curve. It allows you to see the path ahead of you much more clearly and can save you money in the long run. You can plan better, rest easier and get a better price on your home.

Patrick McCarran is a local Realtor and Broker DRE# 01325072. He can be contact by phone or text at (925) 899-5536, pmccarran@yahoo.com or www.CallPatrick.com. An independently owned and operated office. In association with Realty One Group Elite DRE# 0193160. Equal Housing Opportunity.

On behalf of our 2022 DAR President, Patrick McCarran, would like to thank the 2022 Delta Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors and the 2022 Committee Chairs for a successful Year.

2022 DAR Board of Directors

PATRICK MCCARRAN President

VIRGINIA VIERA MITCHELL President Elect

CHRIS RISTAU Treasurer

RAMESH SUMAN Immediate Past President

LAURA AGDANOWSKI Director

JAMES BRITTO Director

DELIA COLMENARES Director

ALEX HUEZO Director

MARGARET MAGGIE HURTADO Director

RWAN RO RASHEED Director

JOE WHEELAND Director

2022 DAR Committee Chairs

Budget and Finance CHRIS RISTAU/JAMES BRITTO

Strategic Planning VIRGINIA VIERA MITCHELL

Bylaws JAMES BRITTO

Education RWAN RASHEED

Membership VIRGINIA VIERA MITCHELL

Bridge MLS Lead Representative CHRIS RISTAU/KEVIN VIERR

Local Government Relations (LGR) SCOTT MACINTYRE

Local Candidate Recommendations (LCRC) AARON MEADOWS

Young Professional Network ALEX HUEZO

Affiliate Council ALEX COONS

Delta REALTOR® Community Service Foundation (DRCSF) ANTHONY SILVA

We would also like to welcome

2023 Delta Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors and Committee Chairs

2023 DAR Board Directors

VIRGINIA VIERA MITCHELL PRESIDENT

LAURA AGDANOWSKI President Elect

JAMES BRITTO Treasurer

PATRICK MCCARRAN Immediate Past President

DELIA COLMENARES Director

JODY DREWRY Director

ALEX HUEZO Director

MARGARET MAGGIE HURTADO Director

VALERIE SQUIER Director

JOE WHEELAND Director

KEVIN VIERRA Director

2023 DAR Committee Chairs

Budget and Finance JAMES BRITTO

Strategic Planning LAURA AGDANOWSKI

Bylaws JAMES BRITTO

Education VALERIE SQUIER

Membership JODY DREWRY

Local Government Relations (LGR) SCOTT MACINTYRE

Local Candidate Recommendations (LCRC) AARON MEADOWS

Affiliate Council ALEX COONS

Delta REALTOR® Community Service Foundation (DRCSF) KIESHA ZOGG

Bridge MLS Lead Representative KEVIN VIERRA

Young Professional Network RACHEL BARRIOS

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What are some of the perks of doing a Virtual Real Estate Open House?

Without a doubt, virtual open houses lead to greater opportunities to connect with your prospects or leads because of three main reasons:

• It expands your reach: Virtual open houses no longer just serve the needs of locals who come to see the home in-person. Hosting open houses online means that your videos can be viewed without limitations of time or space. All it takes is a link to be shared out for another opportunity to be created.

• You can offer the convenience of anytime, anywhere: You can save you and your buyers time from having to travel and coordinate schedules to meet. Virtual tours are viewable until the day the property closes escrow.

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