When you sell your home it is advisable to get a pre-sale home inspection. The main reason for this is to avoid unexpected delays and buyer fears when needed reapairs are discovered. Another reason is to avoid no after closing disputes or legal claims. The pre-sale inspection allows the seller to make full disclosure of defects and to decide if some defects they did'nt know about should be corrected before marketing.

Get cost estimates and compare the total with your budget for "fix up for sale" work. Your real estate agent can help prioritize the list so that you get the most return from your investment.

Make sure that you use a reputable inspector that is respected within the local real estate community and get written reports that can be made available to buyers before they make an offer.