Should You Hire a Home Inspector if You’re Selling Your Home?

Should you hire a home inspector before you sell

If you’re getting ready to sell your home in Jasper or a nearby community, you may be thinking about hiring a home inspector. But is it worth it?

Should You Hire a Home Inspector if You’re Selling Your Home?

Many home sellers choose to hire home inspectors before they list their homes for sale. Although buyers generally hire their own home inspectors, the purpose of a pre-sale inspection isn’t to help the buyer – it’s to give you a heads-up on what’s wrong with your home.

Related: Curb appeal hacks you can’t afford to ignore

What Can a Home Inspector Tell You?

Home inspectors are trained to look at more than 2,000 different components of a home during an inspection. An inspector’s job runs the gamut from checking for flickering lights and dripping faucets to ensuring that major systems in the home work as they’re supposed to.

Your inspector will take several hours to go through your home and evaluate just about everything (though you may need to hire a specialized inspector for things like swimming pools, chimneys and fireplaces, and HVAC systems). After the inspection is complete, your inspector will provide you with a detailed report. Sometimes inspectors even include photographs with their reports.

It’s up to you whether you want to take action on the items detailed in the report, but doing so may be well worth the effort.

What Can You Do With an Inspection Report?

You can read through your inspection report to determine which items you should fix or improve before listing your home for sale. If you’re not sure whether you should make certain fixes, talk to a real estate agent about your options. Some things may not even need your attention, but others may be dealbreakers for prospective buyers.

Related: 3 kitchen improvements sellers should consider

Why Does it Make Sense to Fix Issues Before You List Your Home?

Many sellers find that it makes sense to fix issues before listing their homes. That’s because when a buyer’s home inspector discovers the issues, buyers use the report and what it includes to negotiate with the seller. For example, if your home inspection report says that the carpet is becoming detached from the floor, your buyers may ask you to repair or replace it. Buyers can also ask sellers to give them credits so they can make the repairs themselves, and they can ask sellers to lower their asking price.

if you fix all the issues detailed in your home inspection report, buyers won’t have much to negotiate with. That can end up saving you money, time and hassle.

Are You Thinking of Buying a Home in Dubois County?

Use our site to search homes for sale in Jasper, Dubois, Spencer, Martin and Davis counties, as well as all the surrounding communities. Unlike the “big name” sites out there, at Sell 4 Free Welsh Realty, our site is directly connected to our local MLS. We update it with new homes every hour.

Sign up for new listing alerts so you can stay on top of the newest homes for sale – and get price change alerts so you can stay ahead of other buyers and beat them to the hottest deals!

Start Your Home Search Here

Popular Jasper, Indiana Home Searches:

Newest Homes for Sale in Dubois County

View the newest homes listed in Dubois County in the last 10 days:

Discover this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on Jasper's North side. Upon entering the front door, you'll be greeted by a spacious living room with a vaulted ceiling and a charming corner gas log fireplace. This custom floor plan also includes a separate den/sitting area that's open to the kitchen and dining area. The kitchen comes fully equipped with beautiful dark appliances. The impressive master bedroom boasts two large closets, while the master bath offers a jetted garden tub, separate shower, and dual sinks. Two additional bedrooms and a laundry room complete the interior of the home. Plenty of space for 2 cars in the attached garage. Step outside to enjoy the screened patio and the fully fenced backyard featuring a firepit that is perfect for entertaining and relaxing evenings. $250,000 Active

4630 Bern Strasse Jasper, Indiana

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,552 SqFt 0.24 Acres

Listing courtesy of Opal Sermersheim from SELL4FREE-WELSH REALTY CORPORATION.

This adorable cozy home is updated and move in ready!  This home features a new kitchen, three bedrooms, one bathroom, new laundry/mud room, and a one car garage.  The spacious backyard is ready for your enjoyment. This home includes the kitchen appliances and the washer and dryer.  The roof is 4 years old. This convenient location is close to restaurants and shopping. $155,000 Pending

801 Giesler Road Jasper, Indiana

3 Beds 1 Baths 912 SqFt 0.22 Acres

Listing courtesy of StaceyHurst from RE/MAX REVOLUTION.

Welcome to your perfect dream home! This exceptional 2016-built residence seamlessly combines modern design with functionality. Nestled in the sought-after Brookstone Estates neighborhood, this charming craftsman-style home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an array of desirable amenities. The open, single-story split floor plan offers generous space for both relaxation and entertaining. The  kitchen showcases sleek countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample cabinet storage. Just off the kitchen, the dining area is ideal for both cozy dinners and large gatherings. Unwind in the luxurious master suite, which boasts plenty of closet space and a private en-suite bathroom with double vanities and a glass step-in shower. Three additional bedrooms and a full bathroom are located off the hallway leading from the living room. Outdoors, the beautifully manicured lawn and landscaping provide a serene setting for outdoor enjoyment. Enjoy peaceful mornings and relaxing evenings on the private back patio. Recently planted fruit and nut trees in the backyard promise plentiful harvests in the years ahead. A detached 24' by 17' garage offers ample storage and workshop possibilities. $379,900 Pending

4783 W Pebble Drive Jasper, Indiana

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,707 SqFt 0.6 Acres

Listing courtesy of Bryce Lain from SELL4FREE-WELSH REALTY CORPORATION.