Top 4 Reasons to Have a Termite Inspection When Selling

If you are a real estate selling agent preparing to list your client’s home but your client is unsure why a termite inspection is necessary, here are the top four reasons to share with them.

1. Maintain Property Value

Keep in mind, termite infestation and damage can significantly decrease the value of a home, depending on how severe the infestation is. Before you schedule to have your property assessed, do the necessary treatment and repairs to increase the value and get more money in return.

2. Prevent Last-Minute Surprises

By getting a termite inspection before putting your home on the market, you can identify any existing termite issues or damage.

You can assess the cost of treatment and repairs and add it to your budget or be prepared to present it to any potential buyers. This will help you prevent last-minute surprises during negotiations or the closing process, which could potentially delay or cancel the sale.

Be prepared to be transparent with the buyers.

3. Enhance Buyer Confidence

Buyers typically check out many homes before putting in an offer, but a seller who is well-prepared will stand out from the crowd. By providing a clean termite inspection report to potential buyers, you can enhance their confidence in your property.

Buyers would see your efforts in making your home presentable and would be inclined to make you an offer compared to other properties that require further inspections.

In addition, by providing a clean termite report, they will know the home is free from infestations or damage, and they would be investing wisely.

4. Have a Smooth Transaction

Be prepared to have all the proper inspections done and addressing any issues before listing the property if you would like to have a smooth transaction; termite inspection is no exception.

Buyers may be inclined to make you an offer and move forward quicker with the purchase if they have peace of mind regarding the property’s condition.

Be transparent with the findings, and negotiate if you want to sell the property as-is.

Overall, conducting a termite inspection as a seller will help you maintain property value, prevent last-minute surprises, enhance buyer confidence, and facilitate smooth transactions to avoid having headaches during the selling process.

My Termite Company is ready to help Los Angeles real estate selling agents by inspecting their client’s property for termites so they get best selling price and have a smooth transaction!