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Why Sellers should vacate the home during inspections

Why Sellers should vacate the home during inspections

No home is perfect, and buyers know that. A home inspection is designed to give buyers peace of mind about the home they are buying, and is just one more step towards the successful sale of a home.

The job of the home inspector is to go through a home meticulously and look for potential issues and flaws, both large and small. They will point them out to the buyer and include them in a report to their clients.

That said, this is naturally an uncomfortable process for most homeowners. Sellers have an emotional investment in their home — hearing negative comments can make them feel defensive, and often brings an unnecessary, emotional element to the buyer’s inspection.

Seller’s often feel the need to justify or explain away any defects or problems, which can lead to feelings of suspicion about what the seller may be trying to hide, or distract from, and could potentially cause issues with the final sale.

It is far better for sellers to remove themselves from the process and allow it to remain objective and factually based.

Remember, the home inspector is hired by the buyer to be their advocate. Buyers should be permitted to conference uninterrupted with their home inspector, without a “hovering” or eavesdropping seller in the next room.

If a seller is not present, buyers will feel comfortable talking openly with their inspector and asking frank questions, ensuring they are fully satisfied with the current state of the home.

During a home inspection, buyers will spend hours inside the home with the inspector, not only looking at the state of the home but also visualizing their life in that new space. When sellers are present, buyers tend to feel more like a guest in the home, rather than seeing themselves as the potential new owners. It is critical that buyers be allowed to have time alone with the house (with their agent present, of course), to get to know it and picture what their possessions and their lives will look like there.

In summary, a seller’s presence at the inspection can block this familiarizing process with the buyers.

The best way for a seller to survive the admitted awkwardness of a home inspection and ensure its successful completion is simply to stay out of the way.

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"We were out-of-town buyers and bought our condo sight unseen. First time ever we did this but Russ helped us every step of the way. He sent us videos of the condo, showed the condo to our friend who lives in Green Valley, set up home inspections, and explained differences in Arizona real estate laws/processes to us clearly. He also sent us a timeline on when specific tasks needed to be completed, and he was always available to discuss questions or concerns. We never felt pressured – only felt that we were working with a professional who was looking out for our best interests. We would use him again in a heart beat!"
- J.S., Green Valley, AZ
"Russ Fortuno not only made our Green Valley AZ home purchase happen, he made it easy. We live in Eastern Washington and wanted to buy a vacation home in Green Valley but were apprehensive about buying a property without physically seeing it. Russ made the process easy. He supplied us with walk-through videos of every property we showed interest in, paying special attention to any issues the property might have. By the time we actually saw the property we were purchasing, we felt like we had been there a number of times. Russ walked us through the buying process from beginning to end! We highly recommend Russ and will use him for all or our real estate needs."
- D.W., Chattaroy, WA
"Russ was so professional and knowledgeable. He helped us every step of the way. He’s still there for us when we have questions. I would highly recommend Russ to anyone looking to purchase a home in Green Valley."
- T.M., Green Valley AZ
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Russ Fortuno, Associate Broker

I'm a Southern Arizona native and year-round Green Valley resident. Whether you’re buying or selling a home in the Green Valley or Sahuarita area, you’ll experience unsurpassed service and professionalism at all stages of your real estate transaction. I welcome the opportunity to assist in your next home sale or purchase.
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Tierra Antigua Realty

18745 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Ste. A105
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 333-0446
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