Want to avoid the biggest threat to your deal?
While many factors occur between contract and closing, there is one common, avoidable snag that causes buyers to walk away.
The Real Deal Breaker
- 15% of pending home sales are falling through (an increase from historical norms).
- The most common cause is inspection and repair issues, not financing.
- Why? Buyers are budget-stretched and demand move-in ready homes. They will choose a hassle-free alternative rather than take on expensive, unexpected repairs.
Your Proactive Solution: Pre-Listing Inspection
A Pre-Listing Inspection—conducted before you list—is the simple fix.
For just a few hundred dollars, you gain control by addressing potential problems on your terms and timeline, long before a buyer’s contract clock is ticking. As the NAR confirms, this step allows you to address repairs upfront and avoid costly surprises that make financially strained buyers bolt.
Talk to your agent; if recommended for your market, this small investment is invaluable. It helps you:
- Prioritize necessary fixes.
- Comply with disclosure laws.
- Go to market confident, prepared, and in control.
Don’t let avoidable surprises kill your deal.