Home Inspections

Sacramento, Yolo, Solano, Placer, & El Dorado Counties

For Sacramento Home Sellers:

Sacramento home inspections are not just for buyers anymore.  Sellers and even homeowners who are not planning to move can use them.

Why should a seller have a home inspection in Sacramento? 

By getting an inspection, a seller can avoid any surprises during the sale of their Sacramento home. 

Many times unexpected findings that surface during the buyer's inspection are unpleasant surprises to many sellers.  These findings occasionally will interfere with the sale process.

Additionally, by having a pre-sale inspection of your Sacramento home, a seller could choose to make whatever repairs are needed to make the house more marketable and competitive.  Having your Sacramento home inspected and possibly having those findings addressed before a sale, can instill confidence in prospective buyers.

Do not forget that any inspection that is done is required to be disclosed to buyers during a sale whether any repairs were done or not.  Also, all Sacramento home repairs will need to be disclosed. 

Even after a seller has a home inspection and every item on the report has been addressed, the buyer still has the option to seek their own inspection and submit a request for repairs if anything else is found.  However, if your choice of a home inspection company in Sacramento, Yolo, Solano, Placer, El Dorado, and any other county was a quality and reputable company, the buyers' inspector may not find any additional significant defects if they have already been addressed by the seller.  As always, something will be found.

You must remember that every Sacramento home has defects or problems of some kind.  Even newly constructed homes in Sacramento have them. 

With this in mind, realize that every inspection will find some defects or problems.  It is inevitable.  You mustn't let the findings of an inspection frighten you. 

If a seller elected not to make any repairs right away from the inspection that they obtained, at least they will be better prepared to deal with them when and if they arise during the sale process. 

And always use qualified and experienced repair people to complete any repairs and keep all records and documentation.

So what do look you look for when choosing a Sacramento home inspector? 

Make sure they come with references.  They should also belong to one or more of the following:  The California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA), The National Association of Certified House Inspectors (NACHI), or The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).  And, they should provide you with a written report in a timely manner.

Be aware of Sacramento inspectors that step beyond there area of expertise, i.e. roofer, engineer, electrician, etc.  Good inspectors usually will comment on these areas and then refer you to those experts.

Home inspections are there to help you and not to scare you.  Unfortunately, a bad Sacramento home inspector will frighten you away from an otherwise good home.  Be wary when an inspector, who may not be experienced or qualified, begins making statement such as, the electrical work was done without permits, or there are structural problems, or the roof has surpassed its' useful life.  If there are notable problems in any of these areas, these conditions should be referred to a qualified licensed electrician, licensed roofer, or structural engineer, etc. 

Your Sacramento Realtor can also help guide you through the inspection process.  Remember, do not let the difference between $350 and $650 steer you towards your choice of inspectors.  Quality is what you are looking for and not to save $300.  That $300 that you save may turn into $10,000 of unexpected repairs if you chose the wrong inspector.  You still may be able to find a quality inspector at the lower range.  But do your homework.

Make sure you call 3 or 4 Sacramento home inspection companies and ask them pertinent questions to your home.  Your Realtor can be your guide on what type of question to ask them.

And, do not forget to be present during the inspection.

SUMMARY:

Do not let the sale of your home become more stressful or complicated than it has to be. 

This event should be a pleasant and worry free time in your life.  And this can be a reality if the right people are there to assist, guide and negotiate for you throughout the whole selling process.

Choose the right Sacramento Realtor, home inspector and repair personnel and your transaction will be about as smooth as possible.

If you have any questions or comments related this page or anything else, or you would like some advice, without any obligation, you can email or call anytime.

HAPPY HOUSE SELLING.