I just ordered a full property inspection for an upcoming listing. This is common practice in our area. Experienced Realtors usually recommend up-front termite, property and roof inspections, so that minor problems can be handled early and major ones can be discovered before the house goes on the market.
I am always shocked when watching HGTV home sale shows like "Buy This House." (What else would a Realtor do in her spare time?) Sellers invariably wait until the sales contract is in place. The buyers bring out a home inspector, and "Surprise!" the electrical system is faulty, the roof is leaking, or the plumbing is full of holes. Then the buyer either backs out or demands major cash incentives to proceed with the purchase.
There is no chance for the sellers to get more reasonable bids for the work, as they would have been able to do if they were forewarned. Inspections before the sale are always a better idea.
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