Pre listing inspection?
Hi everyone,
I'm looking to list a house in scarborough in the next few weeks. This is my first time selling a property. Are pre listing inspections common nowadays? My listing agent is pushing that I get an inspection before listing, and insisting I pay for it (~$350). I don't recall many homes having an inspection when we bought..
I just have a few concerns if i do get an inspection.. i'm aware a window has a hairline crack (from a rock hitting it), some windows from late 80s-early 90s?, basement 2 piece washroom doesn't have fan, basement vinyl flooring has a few pieces that don't click well, roof about 10 yrs old.. Other than that, water heater, furnace upgraded recently, newer 100a electrical panel, etc. I don't want to reshingle the roof or get new windows. Is it in my best interest to get an inspection then if i know these items will be brought up? I'm reading houses are selling mostly firm.. Is this because sellers already have an inspection or buyers taking chances? It sounds like listing agent wants to avoid lawsuits, said i might get sued later if buyer finds issues.
Thanks in advance.
I'm looking to list a house in scarborough in the next few weeks. This is my first time selling a property. Are pre listing inspections common nowadays? My listing agent is pushing that I get an inspection before listing, and insisting I pay for it (~$350). I don't recall many homes having an inspection when we bought..
I just have a few concerns if i do get an inspection.. i'm aware a window has a hairline crack (from a rock hitting it), some windows from late 80s-early 90s?, basement 2 piece washroom doesn't have fan, basement vinyl flooring has a few pieces that don't click well, roof about 10 yrs old.. Other than that, water heater, furnace upgraded recently, newer 100a electrical panel, etc. I don't want to reshingle the roof or get new windows. Is it in my best interest to get an inspection then if i know these items will be brought up? I'm reading houses are selling mostly firm.. Is this because sellers already have an inspection or buyers taking chances? It sounds like listing agent wants to avoid lawsuits, said i might get sued later if buyer finds issues.
Thanks in advance.
Part-time Real Estate Agent