DD&W Home Services

04/08/2022

Can I join you during the inspection?

If the home inspector says anything but “Yes,” turn and run in the opposite direction. Any respectable inspector will be more than happy to have you tag along, and this is where you will get a ton of value out of the process. They will be able to explain how the home systems (like HVAC or plumbing) work, and be able to identify any potential problem areas to be aware of down the road. You’ll gain intimate firsthand knowledge of the home you’re thinking about buying and be better positioned to negotiate the home price as a result.

03/25/2022

DOUG with DD&W Home Services finds that many buyers tend to skip an inspection when buying new construction. And that’s a mistake.

“I have yet to inspect a new-construction home that didn’t have issues,” he says, recommending that buyers be a little pushy if they’re dealing with builders who are trying to dissuade them from the inspection.

Another word of caution: Don’t skimp on extra inspections that might be needed for your specific property. Think: pools, septic systems, or wells, as well as other potential issues such as radon or lead that might fall outside of a normal home inspection.

03/17/2022

What does a home inspector do? Home inspections are an educational asset who can help buyers make informed choices about the home they are purchasing. A licensed home inspector is an independent professional apart from the real estate agent or mortgage lender who provides a visual evaluation of the property.

02/11/2022

PROS to getting HOME INSPECTION BEFORE SELLING 4 GREAT REASONS

You can get ahead of repairs
No home is perfect, and chances are there are a number of things about your home that a buyer might want fixed before closing. Doing a home inspection in advance of listing gives you an opportunity to get ahead of those requests, especially anything major that could forestall—or even squash—a deal.

Another benefit to getting in front of repair requests: you might be able to save yourself a good deal of cash. Buyers who want repairs may ask for you to lower the sale price to accommodate, or they may put you in a position where you have a very limited amount of time to put in a fix and end up having to pay a premium. Do your repairs in advance and you’ll have more control over how things get fixed and how much you spend in doing so.

You might be able to close faster
Your buyer is almost certainly still going to want to do a thorough home inspection themselves, even if they know you had one performed already. So while you probably can’t skip that step altogether in order to move the sale along at a faster pace, you can get more assurance that they’re not going to stumble upon huge issues that seriously slow you downYou might be able to close faster
Your buyer is almost certainly still going to want to do a thorough home inspection themselves, even if they know you had one performed already. So while you probably can’t skip that step altogether in order to move the sale along at a faster pace, you can get more assurance that they’re not going to stumble upon huge issues that seriously slow you down.

You could list your home for more
Any improvement that you make to your home has the potential to increase its value, even if that improvement is a necessary one based on your home inspector’s findings. This is especially true for big ticket repairs like new appliances, roofs, and furnaces, but it also applies to smaller things, like getting rid of mildew in the bathroom or fixing faulty blinds. You won’t always get a 100% return on what you spend, but you can make your home a lot more attractive to buyers, and thus a lot more likely to sell for what you want it to.

01/19/2022

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01/15/2022

Pros of doing a home inspection before listing

There’s a laundry list of to-dos that most sellers are encouraged to tackle before putting a home on the market, including things like decluttering and deep cleaning, staging, and finding a great agent. What’s often not on that list however is a pre-listing home inspection.

Whether or not getting a home inspection before listing makes sense for you depends on a number of factors. Keep these pros and cons in mind as you decide if it’s a good next step.

Pros
You can get ahead of repairs
No home is perfect, and chances are there are a number of things about your home that a buyer might want fixed before closing. Doing a home inspection in advance of listing gives you an opportunity to get ahead of those requests, especially anything major that could forestall—or even squash—a deal.

Another benefit to getting in front of repair requests: you might be able to save yourself a good deal of cash. Buyers who want repairs may ask for you to lower the sale price to accommodate, or they may put you in a position where you have a very limited amount of time to put in a fix and end up having to pay a premium. Do your repairs in advance and you’ll have more control over how things get fixed and how much you spend in doing so.

You might be able to close faster
Your buyer is almost certainly still going to want to do a thorough home inspection themselves, even if they know you had one performed already. So while you probably can’t skip that step altogether in order to move the sale along at a faster pace, you can get more assurance that they’re not going to stumble upon huge issues that seriously slow you down.

You could list your home for more
Any improvement that you make to your home has the potential to increase its value, even if that improvement is a necessary one based on your home inspector’s findings. This is especially true for big ticket repairs like new appliances, roofs, and furnaces, but it also applies to smaller things, like getting rid of mildew in the bathroom or fixing faulty blinds. You won’t always get a 100% return on what you spend, but you can make your home a lot more attractive to buyers, and thus a lot more likely to sell for what you want it to.

01/07/2022

Micheal Pana "I got the report. It is an excellent one, I could not think of a better one, very professional. Thank you for your good job. Once again thank you so much,"

01/01/2022

12/24/2021

Merry Christmas to you all and blessing in the New Year!!