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Do home sellers need a home inspection?
Homebuyers aren't the only ones who hire home inspectors. Home sellers should consider inspections before putting their house on the market to better understand the current condition of their home.

A home inspection can give you the ability to:
Identify and fix any problems before they interfere with the buyer's offer.
Negotiate with confidence with your potential buyers.
Be proactive and reduce the contingencies that could delay or complicate closing.
Demonstrate to potential buyers that you are a committed and honest seller.

Be sure to use an home inspector that both you and your buyer can trust. Our ASHI® certified inspectors are trained to provide an objective report that is easy for you to read, interpret and act on in advance of the sale.

What if my buyer is getting a home inspection?
Obtaining your own home inspection in advance will give you the objective understanding of the current condition of your home well in advance of the buyer’s inspection. After all, the best time to get a home inspection is before listing it for sale. Furthermore a period of inactivity in the buying period may allow for time to make necessary repairs or improvements identified in a seller home inspection report. Either way, the result will be a higher quality home and a more informed seller.

A home inspection is an examination of the current condition of your home. Your home cannot pass or fail an inspection, but rather the home inspector provides a report of any damages or issues your buyer should know about. The home buyer will use this report to determine if your selling price is appropriate. To settle discrepancies arising from a home inspection, you may be asked to pay for the repairs yourself or agree to lower your selling price to cover necessary repairs.

Home Inspectors you can trust
ValueGuard home inspectors have gained the collective experience of inspecting over 37,000 homes in Southeastern Pennsylvania, the city of Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey and Delaware. All our inspectors are highly experienced and certified by ASHI® (American Society of Home Inspectors). Because you may not meet your inspector until he or she has been hired by you, it is important that you hire and inspection company whose inspectors’ reputation precedes them.