Dear Monty: We are going to sell our home soon. In preparing the house, we are interviewing real estate agents to learn more about them and how they work. We want to have a home inspection before putting the house on the market. All three agents we interviewed discouraged us. The reasons differed, but one reason in common was that if a buyer is interested, they will not trust your inspection and will want their inspector. We think it is a good idea because a close friend who is selling just lost a buyer over a home inspection. That buyer ordered the inspection. We are confused. What would you tell a seller?
Monty’s Answer: While it is common for real estate agents to take that position, some real estate agents would encourage you to have the home inspected. Others would not discourage it. There are many reasons why having the inspection upfront is a good idea. Here is why a seller should have the pre-sale inspection:
