1. THE VALUE OF PRE-LISTING HOME INSPECTIONS Presented by: ASSURED HOME INSPECTIONS www.assuredhi.com www.assuredhi.com Phone: 617- 4677 (INSP)

2. OVERVIEW What is a “Pre-listing” Home Inspection? What is a “Pre-listing” Home Inspection? Who benefits? How and Why? Who benefits? How and Why? The “Advantages” The “Advantages”

3. What is a “Pre-listing” Home Inspection? A Pre-listing Home Inspection is the same as a Pre-purchase Home Inspection, but it is ordered and paid for by the SELLER, of the property just prior to putting it on the market for sale. A Pre-listing Home Inspection is the same as a Pre-purchase Home Inspection, but it is ordered and paid for by the SELLER, of the property just prior to putting it on the market for sale. The Pre-listing Home Inspection can be transferred by the Seller to the Buyer of the property. The Pre-listing Home Inspection can be transferred by the Seller to the Buyer of the property. The cost of the Pre-listing Home Inspection can be built into the listing price of the property. The cost of the Pre-listing Home Inspection can be built into the listing price of the property.

4. Who benefits? How and Why? YOU DO! A Pre-listing Home Inspection builds buyer trust. By showing a potential buyer that your property has been inspected, you are demonstrating good faith, which cultivates confidence in a buyer. You are preparing the way for more agreeable and smoother negotiations, and a subsequent transaction. A Pre-listing Home Inspection builds buyer trust. By showing a potential buyer that your property has been inspected, you are demonstrating good faith, which cultivates confidence in a buyer. You are preparing the way for more agreeable and smoother negotiations, and a subsequent transaction. A Pre-listing Home Inspection greatly reduces the number of “surprises” for you, and will also reduce your fears of the unknown. A Buyer may insist on having their own Home Inspection performed, which is fine. Your Pre-Listing Home Inspection will reduce, if not eliminate any surprises found buy the Buyers inspection. A Pre-listing Home Inspection greatly reduces the number of “surprises” for you, and will also reduce your fears of the unknown. A Buyer may insist on having their own Home Inspection performed, which is fine. Your Pre-Listing Home Inspection will reduce, if not eliminate any surprises found buy the Buyers inspection. Fewer “surprises” mean less opportunity for disagreement, and less likelihood that the transaction will fall apart. Fewer “surprises” mean less opportunity for disagreement, and less likelihood that the transaction will fall apart.

5. More: How and Why? By obtaining a Pre-listing Home Inspection, You have the opportunity to make any appropriate repairs or replacements upfront. This makes the property show better, adds marketing features, and may even draw a better price. By obtaining a Pre-listing Home Inspection, You have the opportunity to make any appropriate repairs or replacements upfront. This makes the property show better, adds marketing features, and may even draw a better price. You, may also decide not to make any repairs and sell the property “as is”, knowing the condition of the property. You, may also decide not to make any repairs and sell the property “as is”, knowing the condition of the property.

6. Even More: How and Why? A Pre-listing Home Inspection tends to avoid a situation where you must negotiate repairs or price reductions with the Buyers during the “conditional” period of a contract. A Pre-listing Home Inspection tends to avoid a situation where you must negotiate repairs or price reductions with the Buyers during the “conditional” period of a contract. This is a point where you may be at your weakest negotiating position. For example, you may have already negotiated the purchase of another property, with the condition that your property sells. This is a point where you may be at your weakest negotiating position. For example, you may have already negotiated the purchase of another property, with the condition that your property sells. Before a contract is entered into, is the best time for you to let the Buyers know what you will, or will not have repaired. This is your strongest negotiating position. Before a contract is entered into, is the best time for you to let the Buyers know what you will, or will not have repaired. This is your strongest negotiating position.

7. A Pre-listing Home Inspection provides you with “ADVANTAGES” Reduce your emotions and fears of the unknown. Reduce your emotions and fears of the unknown. You have the option to correct any conditions with your choice of materials and professionals. You have the option to correct any conditions with your choice of materials and professionals. Pre-empt buyer objections. Pre-empt buyer objections. Less negotiations after the offer to purchase. Less negotiations after the offer to purchase. Eliminate “Deal Killing” surprises. Eliminate “Deal Killing” surprises. Encourage smoother transactions. Encourage smoother transactions. Encourage backup, or multiple offers. Encourage backup, or multiple offers. Get the edge on other real estate listings which are not “Pre-Inspected”. Get the edge on other real estate listings which are not “Pre-Inspected”.

8. ASSURED HOME INSPECTIONS Phone: 617- 4677 (INSP) E-mail: contact@assuredhi.com A Quality Inspection… A Comfortable Experience Contact us with any questions or to book your Pre-listing Home Inspection www.assuredhi.com