Real Estate Agents & For Sale By Owners

Why real estate agents and owners selling their own homes should list only professionally inspected homes?

The inspection report:

1. can be used as a sales tool with all potential buyers who have concerns regarding the condition of a home.
2. removes the need for negotiations over price because of possible repairs.
3. assures there will be no surprises on condition of the pre-inspected home after a contract has been signed.
4. is not an added cost for the buyer: cost of the inspection comes out of proceeds, not his pocket.
5. places the responsibility of disclosure of property conditions with the seller and property inspector, where it should be, and not with the real estate agents.
6. eliminates the need for last minute inspections that can "kill the deal".