Homeowners who’re looking to secure a quick sale might want to take it upon themselves to do a pre-listing home inspection with the aim of speeding up the sales process. Typically, the onus has always been on the buyer to pay for the home inspection once their offer has been accepted, but that can lead
The advantages of a pre-listing home inspection
March 19, 2021 by Mike Wheatley
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Why you shouldn’t waive the home inspection
February 25, 2021 by Mike Wheatley

The vast majority of existing homes sold in the U.S. need one or two things to be patched up, with 86% of all home inspections turning up some kind of problem, according to a study by the home improvement website Porch.com. The average home inspection can cost from $300 to $500 depending on where the
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