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Navigating Real Estate Changes: Pre-Listing Home Inspections

The real estate landscape is evolving, and as a seller, you need to adapt. Recent news suggests that sellers may no longer bear the full burden of the buyer’s broker fee, a practice that has been standard for years. But what does this mean for you?

Consider the Following Scenario: HOME INSPECTIONS

LISTING YOUR HOME: You put your home on the market, and a buyer makes an offer. The clock starts ticking on the approximately month-long process.

BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITIES: In this new landscape, buyers are financially responsible for more than just their down payment. They cover costly inspections and their lending institution’s closing costs. And now, they may pay a hefty fee to their own broker.

INCREASED SCRUTINY: Given these financial responsibilities, buyers become more discerning. When they request repairs or improvements, especially costly ones, how will you respond?

NAVIGATING THIS SITUATION: Will you refuse repairs and risk potentially stigmatizing it as “back-on-the-market”? Will you agree to address all their requests, even the nit-picky ones?

As your local Castle Rock and Douglas County Realtor and the owner of Highland Properties, I’m here to guide you. With over 20 years of experience, I take my commitment to clients seriously.

This is why I offer a thorough pre-listing home inspection, performed by a certified inspection company - ensuring you’re prepared and can confidently navigate the changing market.

Let’s get your property ready for a successful sale!

Call Kimberley at Highland Properties today! 720-216-7199