There are Traps

Selling a house isn't an easy undertaking!
One of the biggest issues, after a lot of hard work, is getting through a building & pest inspection.
Initially building & pest inspections were designed to report on the structural integrity of a building.  However things have changed!
Building & pest inspectors have become so afraid of litigation, they are now reporting on things like leaky taps, loose door handles and blown light bulbs.  I have also seen where building & pest inspectors warn buyers about the possibility of termite infestation because they can't inspect behind furniture, or boxes in garages.
What does this do?  It cause fear in the hearts of a buyer and quickly upset a sale.  Interestingly, one sale may fall over due to the negativity of one inspector and then pass with flying colours with the next inspector!  It's all a matter of perspective and interpretation.  No-one is infallible!
So, what to do about this!

1. Before putting a property on the market, you may consider engaging your own building & pest inspector.  What this will do is highlight obvious areas that need attention and you can then prepare your property accordingly.
2. Get a plumber to check water in the walls behind showers etc. and possibly leaks in the plumbing.  This is another area which can cause grief for buyers and sellers.

Marilyn is a licensed real estate agent working in Northern Suburbs of Brisbane

To contact Marilyn about this or any other real estate matter, phone 0407 149 309