Sellers often believe that they know every detail about their home systems and that their precious baby is “perfect”!  Although this “perfect” perception is ingrained in the majority of sellers, you can rest assure that perfection will NOT be the result of a buyer’s home inspection. If you were to ask any seasoned home inspector, they will certainly tell you that they have yet to find a home in perfect condition (new construction included).  It is nearly impossible for a seller to know the condition of all systems that will be evaluated during a buyer’s inspection. Home inspectors in MA & NH are bound by a robust set of standards. To fully understand all those standards takes years of training and continuing education. You can be certain that if there is the slightest deficiency in your home, a good home inspector will find it.

If you are a seller that doesn’t like surprises, you should consider a seller’s pre-listing inspection. A pre-listing inspection is the ONLY way to alleviate the stress and prepare the seller for the “findings” that will surface during the buyer’s inspection. This will allow for the selling process to move forward smoother and will free the seller up to focus on their next real estate endeavor.