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Seller’s Home Inspection
Avoid renegotiations, delays and lost sales!
One of the most frustrating aspects of selling a house is when a problem turns up on the physical inspection. Depending on the severity of the problem it can lead to a new round of negotiations, delay your escrow, or even ruin your sale. List your house knowing that there won’t be any surprises. And if you are buying another house on contingency, having your house pre-inspected gives you more negotiating power. The seller of the house you want to buy will feel better knowing your house will have a clean inspection, and shouldn’t delay your purchase.
Regardless of how a home looks on the outside, there may be underlying issues that need to be identified. Let us look at your house through a buyer’s eyes. A home inspection can protect the seller. Problems may develop over time that go unnoticed by even the most meticulous homeowner. Unfortunately these issues can lead to delays, unhappy buyers or even lawsuits after the sale.
Eventually your buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first.
- It allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical third-party.
- It helps you to price your home realistically.
- It permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that:Defects won’t become negotiating stumbling blocks later.
- You can disclose defects up front.
- You have the time to get reasonably priced contractors or make the repairs yourself, if qualified.
- It may encourage the buyer to waive the inspection contingency.
- It may alert you of items of immediate personal concern such as failed smoke detectors or potential flood.
- It may relieve prospect’s concerns and suspicions.
- It reduces your liability by adding professional supporting documentation to your disclosure statement.
You don’t want a written report?
Some sellers feel funny about having a written report that would have to be disclosed to the buyer. We offer a verbal-only walk through inspection that you should consider. This is a more basic inspection, but can identify significant problems that could derail your sale. No report will be produced. Remember that it’s not always the severity of a problem, but the number of problems that can cause a buyer to walk away. Our verbal-only inspection may be the perfect solution to help you prepare for selling your home.
Our home inspections in Central Oregon are performed by certified, trained inspectors, and conform to InterNACHI standards. We use state-of-the-art equipment including Thermal Infrared cameras, Carbon Monoxide detectors, gas leak detectors, moisture meters, laser temperature gauges. We use this equipment, combined with the latest reporting software, to provide you with the most complete home inspection available.
Buyer’s Home Inspection
We believe you won’t find better inspectors or a company that stands behind the inspections like we do. Our home inspectors maintain their skills through constant ongoing training. Each inspector also benefits from the collective experiences shared by our other inspectors on a daily basis. And our interactive reports provide you with the information you need, so you don’t get stuck with a money-pit. Our Premium service upgrade includes a re-inspection at a discounted price. We provide you with more of the information you need, guaranteed.
Cancelled Escrow Protection
Are you worried about paying for an inspection, then find out you don’t want the house? Paying for a second inspection can be costly, but you won’t have to pay full price with us. If your escrow cancels for any reason, we will inspect a second house within 45 days for 10% off of the listed price. See details.
What We Look For
After checking hundreds of items, your interactive report is presented in an easy to read format complete with zoom-able color photos, diagrams, and video. Now when needed, you can WATCH defects in action. Listen to a bad condenser or watch a furnace cycling, and share the report with contractors to get accurate quotes for repair. (See sample report)
Health and Safety
Our primary concern is your health and safety. We check the built-in safety features that can help your family avoid or survive a disaster such as a house fire or electric shocks. Or illness caused by mold and mildew from moisture problems. Through the use of state-of-the-art technology such as FLIR Thermal Imaging cameras, Carbon Monoxide and gas leak detectors, our own custom-built tools and fantastic training, you will get a full review of:
- Fire safety features
- Firewall integrity
- Electrical systems
- Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms
- Locks
- Handrails
- Balconies
- Egress
- Water heaters
- Gas leaks
- Safety Glass
- Moisture issues that may lead to mold
- Structural integrity
- And many other items
Costly Repairs
We understand that no one involved with the sale wants expensive repairs to turn up during the inspection. But it is important to all parties that the major defects are identified. A thorough inspection protects the buyer from unexpected repairs and the seller from liability for non-disclosure after the sale. A home inspector’s job is to identify all significant issues so that the buyer and seller may come to an equitable arrangement. Prime Home Inspection,LLC inspectors will check everything including the crawlspace and attic, and they have the training to explain everything to the buyers and agents. You will receive a detailed evaluation of:
- Roof
- Windows
- Heating and Air conditioning equipment
- Pool Equipment
- Insulation
- Hazardous electrical equipment
- Moisture from leaks or water intrusion
- Siding
- Foundation
- Chimney and fireplace
- Substandard modifications
- Appliances
- Water heaters