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Re: Pre-Listing Inspections
I do pre-listings occasionally. I found the first 2 or 3 a pain to write up as I would feel that my normal narrative phrasing sometimes just didn't fit the situation, even though I pull no punches and report everything. So, I came up with the following that I add to my report preamble.
Seller’s Commentary:Although this is a pre-listing inspection, most of the report is written as if you were actually purchasing the home. The issues mentioned are likely to arise with any subsequent, competent inspection. FYI, I have added blue italic “seller’s commentary” in a few places.
I now use my normal language (boilerplate where applicable) and just add the "commentary" whenever it might be helpful to a seller. That commentary never suggests "hiding" anything.
I have to say they aren't my favorite inspections. Homes are often very cluttered, the reports can be lengthy as nothing has been touched yet, and it can be difficult to maintain my "flow" with the homeowner tagging along.
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