Do Philadelphia Area home sellers need a home inspection?
Yes! Homebuyers aren't the only ones who hire home inspectors. Home sellers should consider inspections before putting their house on the market to better understand the current condition of their home.
A home inspection before you sell allows you to:
- Identify & fix any problems before they interfere with the buyer's offer
- Negotiate with confidence with your potential buyers
- Be proactive & reduce contingencies that could delay/complicate closing
- Demonstrate that you are a committed and honest seller
Be sure to use a home inspector that both you and your buyer can trust. Our ASHI® Certified home inspectors are trained to provide an objective report that is easy for you to read, interpret and act on in advance of the sale. We also highly recommend scheduling a ValueGuard Certified radon test prior to selling your home.
Won't my buyer order a home inspection?
Almost certainly. However, obtaining a "seller" home inspection will give you a clear understanding of the current condition of your home well in advance of the buyer’s inspection. After all, the best time to get a home inspection is before listing it for sale. Furthermore a period of inactivity in the buying period may allow for time to make necessary repairs or improvements identified in a seller home inspection report. Either way, the result will be a higher quality home and a more informed seller.
A home inspection is an examination of the current condition of your home. Your home cannot pass or fail an inspection, but rather the home inspector provides a report of any damages or issues your buyer should know about. The home buyer will use this report to determine if your selling price is appropriate. To settle discrepancies arising from a home inspection, you may be asked to pay for the repairs yourself or agree to lower your selling price to cover necessary repairs.
Home Inspectors you can trust
ValueGuard home inspectors have gained the collective experience of inspecting over 40,000 homes in Southeastern Pennsylvania, including the city of Philadelphia, the Main Line, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia County, Berks County and Bucks County, Pennsylvania. All our Philadelphia home inspectors are highly experienced and members of ASHI® (American Society of Home Inspectors). Because you may not meet the inspector until the day of your inspection, it is important that you hire an inspection company whose inspectors’ reputation precedes them. We encourage you to read our online inspectors bios.
Our clients appreciate our hard work
At ValueGuard we work hard to provide you with the best inspection experience possible. Our professional client service representatives will schedule your home inspection, radon test, and termite inspection to meet your important real estate time-line. We often can schedule with just 24 hours notice. And we offer inspections Monday through Sunday. Our client surveys confirm that our hard work is appreciated. 94% of our clients said scheduling an inspection was "as easy as walking in the park."
ValueGuard inspectors are all ASHI trained and conduct their inspections to the highest standards in the industry. They are all experienced and meticulous in their inspections. We encourage you to be present for the inspection and ask plenty of questions. Our inspection reports are narrative-in-style, easy to interpret and contain many color photos. The report will be emailed to you the next business day after your inspection. 98% of our clients reported that they were very satisfied with their inspector!
Our clients learn about ValueGuard from many sources including their real estate agent, online searches, other professional referrals, and from friends and family. In fact 99% of our clients surveyed said they would refer ValueGuard to a friend or family member. We think that's the best referral of all!
We provide the best home inspection experience possible, but don't simply take our word for it. Please take a minute to read a few of our many client testimonials. We don't want you to have to call around for prices, so we put our inspection fees online. Afterall we designed our website to reflect our company: professional, intelligent and focused on the client - you.
ValueGuard Home Inspections: If we didn't inspect it, you shouldn't buy it!
Please call 215-860-3150 or 610-642-5500 or toll free 800-965-8520 to schedule your Philadelphia Area home inspection.
My wife and I were so impressed by the inspector's professionalism and skill level. The added bonus was how nice he was.
