Due Diligence, Inspections, and Appraisal

During due diligence, buyers will schedule their inspections and have the home appraised by their lender. They may also bring in specialists to evaluate things like HVAC, roof, structural issues, drainage, crawl space, or radon—so it’s important to be ready. One of the smartest moves a seller can make is to take control of this process before going on the market. That’s why we offer our Certified Pre-Owned Home Program, where we arrange a full pre-inspection and help you knock out repairs ahead of time. Not only does this reduce surprises, it takes the wind out of the buyer’s sails before they ever step in the boat. It removes leverage from the negotiation table and gives buyers more confidence in your home from the start.

When offers come in, and inspections follow, you’re already in a stronger position. If any additional requests come up, we’ll help you evaluate what’s fair and keep the focus on the big-ticket items that truly matter. In most cases, we negotiate a simple credit at closing rather than opening the door to a long list of repairs. Our goal is to keep the deal moving forward, protect your bottom line, and make sure you’re the one steering the ship.