(NC)—Receiving a home purchase agreement contingent on property inspection is stress provoking for many home sellers. Yet, contrary to popular belief, an inspector does not assess your property on a pass or fail basis.
“We typically evaluate the home and its key elements as being in excellent, good, fair or poor condition,” explains John Umpleby of Informed Decisions Property Inspections. “We look at the home's integrity, identifying any deficiencies to be addressed to give the buyer purchase confidence. We're there to protect all parties, not stop a deal.”
Homes with good up-keep usually receive a good or fair rating. Umpleby advises all homeowners – whether selling or not – to do periodic mini-inspections to identify potential issues before they become problematic.
“I find many prospective home sellers value the opportunity to have any worrisome issues assessed and addressed on their own terms, rather than second-guessing what an inspection report may reveal at time of sale.”
- News Canada