Why get a pre sale building & pest inspection?

There are three good reasons as to why all home sellers should get a building inspection prior to putting the property on the market:

There won't be any unexpected surprises when it comes to valuation
It should ensure a smooth process to the settlement of contract for your property
It will help you to achieve the best market price for the property

This final point is perhaps the most important as often purchasers will try and bring the sale price of the property down, especially if their own building and pest inspection reports highlight any issues. This can often be a devastating situation for the vendor as this reduction in price can often lead to losing tens of thousands of dollars.

With this form of leverage, any vendor that needs to sell quickly for whatever reason will have little choice but to either fix the situation or reduce the property price just to conclude the sale.

What can I do?

If you want to sell your property as quickly as possible, at a price that you won't be disappointed with, we at Queensland Building & Pest Reports suggest that you consider addressing potential issues before they arrise.

The three most common issues we come across are:

The property does not have a termite management system in place.

Solution: While there are a number of options, a Termite Management System can normally be installed for between $1,800 and $4,000.

Previous termite damage is evident

Solution: Remove and/or replace all damaged timbers within the property. While termites may have been eradicated from the property, any timbers that have been damaged by termite infestation must be reported (which can often be a contract killer).

Relevant paperwork is missing

Solution: Have all the paperwork available for potential buyers including building warranties, council approvals, termite management/treatment certificates etc.