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Inspect your home before a buyer does

Many buyers arrange a professional inspection before they commit, so your home's condition may be examined either way. Arranging your own inspection before listing lets you control the timing. A qualified inspector can find hidden leaks, AC faults, damp behind cabinets or electrical issues that daily life does not reveal. Finding them first gives you time to decide without a buyer waiting. For each finding, choose one of two paths: fix it and keep the invoice, or disclose it and reflect it in your plans. Example: the inspector finds a slow leak under the kitchen sink and an AC unit that needs a gas top-up; both are quick fixes before photos. Sharing the report with serious buyers can also build trust in the rest of your description. Prepared by Masterpiece Property.

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