What’s the big downside of a pre-listing consultation? If the seller has an inspection, now you have a disclosure issue if anything is found, right?

But, the flip side is that the buyer will probably have an inspection, and most or hopefully, all the issues will be found, and the seller will be stuck either paying top dollar (think contractor prices instead of handyman prices) for the repairs or giving up the equivalent at closing. It probably will mean $1000’s, depending on the age of the house.

I was in the US Navy for 8 years in the 90’s. I did nuclear chemistry and radiological controls. (think yellow suits and orange gloves) The reality is that while the rules are always black and white, the world we live in almost always gray. Sometimes it takes some finesse to do the right thing, while at the same time not putting yourself in a position of vulnerability.

SO… How do you help your seller get the most for their house without the downside?

A pre-listing consultation. It’s not an inspection; there isn’t an inspection report. A qualified inspector walks around the property noting things the seller should consider repairing or replacing. The seller follows along with a clipboard taking notes. He/she decides to fix and/or upgrade what they feel (with the counsel of their Realtor) and now, no surprises during the inspection period.

And because no report is written, a pre-listing consultation is less money than a full site inspection, and since it’s a listing consultation, not an inspection, you don’t have disclosure issues. Wouldn’t $200-300 make $1000’s of difference at closing? I know for a fact that it’s both saved that much or cost that much when seller’s haven’t done it. And these start at $150. It’s a no-brainer!

Call us at 855-337-7300 if you have a client who may benefit from a pre-listing consulation. Or click here for more info: http://www.eliteanalysis.com