In my neck of the woods (SF Peninsula) over 80% of the homes get pre-listing inspections. We developed that modus operandi back in the mid 1990s and the real estate pros bought in to it, not quickly, but eventually. It's without doubt the smart way to market residential property as it removes most of the bargaining chips from the inevitable buyer’s negotiations. Southern CA agents are still dragging their feet on this method, but I see it being universal adopted some day.....

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Jerry McCarthy
Construction Consultant
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