The media and real estate industries are buzzing with news that housing market tides may be shifting to a “buyer’s market.” When housing inventory exceeds demand, the market power shifts into the buyer’s hands. That shift further intensifies when interest rates go down, as predicted.
However, this creates a climate where eager buyers become so worried about missing out on a “great deal” that they’re tempted to skip industry-standard due diligence – like scheduling a pre-purchase whole-home inspection.
Don’t Let The Lure Of a “Great Deal” Sway You From a Home Inspection
Skipping a whole home inspection out of fear of “losing a great deal” is never a good idea. These inspections are important, ensuring buyers and their agents have all the information they need to make savvy negotiations.
The good news is that when you work with Super Inspection Pros (SIP), you can trust us for thorough inspections that are delivered on time.
The Benefits Of Scheduling A Whole Home Inspection with SIP
Here are some of the top benefits of scheduling a home inspection with us before finalizing a deal in a buyer’s market.
1. Detailed Inspection Reports From Volusia County’s Most Trusted Home Inspectors
Consistency, accurate details, and attention to customer service have made SIP the most trusted home inspectors by Volusia County’s top realty brokerages and Realtors.
We’ve spent more than a decade cultivating loyal relationships with our real estate partners. They know that in addition to swift turnarounds on the final reports (see next), our reports are detailed and thorough, so they have a clear understanding of the structural and functional integrity of a prospective home.
Plus, we are always happy to have real estate agents and buyers alongside during our inspection so you can learn more about the home, our recommendations for routine maintenance, and what to look for in other homes if this one turns out to be a no-go.
2. 24-Hour Turnarounds on Inspection Reports Means Never Sacrificing a Good Deal
We understand that time is of the essence in any real estate transaction, especially in a buyer’s market. That’s why SIP guarantees 24-hour turnarounds for inspection reports.
Once you’ve contacted our office, we’ll have an inspector out to the property in 72 hours or less, and you and your agent will have the final report in hand within 24 hours of our inspection. Our fast turnarounds mean you never have to worry about sacrificing a good deal on a dream home.
3. Accurate Results Mean Better Negotiating Leverage
Our whole home inspection reports provide accurate details about every aspect of the home – from top to bottom and inside and out. The comprehensive report may be exactly what you need to prove that the “good deal” you’ve seen online isn’t necessarily all that good after all.
For example, did you know that:
- Florida homeowner’s insurance providers typically deny coverage for any home with a roof that is 15 years old or more.
- If the roof is 10+ years old, you may pay exceptionally higher rates than you would if the roof was newer.
- That musty or damp smell may be the result of significant mold/mildew damage rather than the fact that “the house has been empty for a while.”
- Septic and sewer issues (which can cost more than $10K to repair) frequently go undetected if you don’t know what to look for.
- Significant pest damage may not be obvious because most of the damage occurs inside the walls.
Once you have our final inspection report in hand, you can decide whether or not that fixer-upper is as good of a deal as it seems.
That knowledge allows you to walk away if you feel it isn’t worth it or negotiate better terms to offset the repairs and renovations required after closing escrow.
Whole Home Inspections Are a Critical Step In Real Estate Transactions
Don’t be tempted to skip a home inspection before signing your contract. Purchasing a home is one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make. That’s why you deserve to know everything you can about a home and its systems before taking such a critical step.
Schedule a home inspection with SIP, and you’ll have all the facts you need to make an informed decision.
