We provide valuable insights to home sellers.

Making the decision to sell your home in the area surrounding Richmond, VA is a huge step for most homeowners. But once the decision is made to sell, making your home marketable becomes a priority! We understand the emotional attachment you have to your home. But you must be realistic; no home is perfect. The better you understand the issues that can devalue your home in a competitive real estate market like central Virginia, the easier it becomes to address them, and bring your house to peak value.

Potential home buyers in the Richmond area want to purchase a home that is in tip-top shape, no matter the age of the home. That's why having a Pre-Listing Inspection makes terrific financial sense.

• Having a home inspection before you put your house on the market will allow you to understand any current or potential problem areas with the home that can be resolved before the buyers arrive. Therefore, your home will be in better condition for viewing, making it more marketable and helping you attain the maximum selling price.
  
  
  Most real estate transactions that fall apart are due to issues discovered during the buyer's inspection!
  
  
• Resolving problems prior to the buyer's inspection will save you money in two other ways as well. First, when you know what needs to be repaired in advance of the sale, you can obtain multiple bids for the work to be done, and select the best contractor at the best price. Secondly, the work can be done by the contractor in a time frame that fits his schedule, thereby avoiding "Rush Charges" to get the work completed.
  
  
  On average, contractors will charge up to 25% more for a rush job than for a job that is scheduled in their time frame.
  
  
• Finally, there is the maxim that all home sellers need to know: Buyers make their decision to purchase a home based on emotion. They then justify that decision with logic. And on the flip side of that coin, prospective buyers can fall out of love with a home just as quickly as they fell in love with it. It makes sense, then, not to jeopardize a sale by allowing the buyer's inspector to develop a long list of items needing repair. Making necessary repairs in advance of the sale can alleviate the heartbreak that comes from a sale gone bad.
  
  
  A home that has been inspected prior to the sale will help make the buyers more comfortable, thus adding security for the buyer upfront. A secure buyer is a happy buyer!