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Inspections & Appraisals
Most buyers will have the property examined by a licensed property inspector.
The Buyer's Property Inspection
Most buyers will have your property examined by a certified home inspector to confirm everything matches what's outlined in the contract. Inspection timeframes are spelled out in the Purchase Agreement, and some buyers bring in specialized inspectors for specific areas, like roofing, plumbing, or HVAC systems.
If the buyer is financing the purchase, a licensed appraiser will also evaluate your property. Since the loan is contingent on financing, the lender needs an independent appraisal to confirm their investment is sound.
The Closing Agent
A title company or attorney will serve as the closing agent (or escrow), responsible for examining and insuring clear title to the property. After reviewing your property's recorded history, they'll certify the title is free of encumbrances, like liens, mortgages, or restrictions, ahead of the closing date so ownership can transfer cleanly to the buyer.
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Contingencies
A contingency is a condition that must be satisfied before a contract becomes legally binding. Buyers commonly include contingencies tied to home inspections or securing financing.
Before finalizing the purchase, buyers will typically need to:
- Secure financing and insurance
- Review key documents, including preliminary title reports and disclosures
- Inspect the property, which may include roof, pest, chimney, boundary survey, well, septic, pool, arborist, mold, lead-based paint, or HVAC inspections, among others
If a buyer comes back asking to renegotiate, how do you respond fairly while still protecting your own interests? This is exactly where a skilled listing agent makes a real difference. With experience across a wide range of property sales, our team brings the expertise and commitment to guide you through, no matter the situation.
Loan Approval and Appraisal
We recommend accepting offers from buyers with a lender's pre-approval, approval letter, or written loan commitment, which offers far more certainty than a simple pre-qualification. Expect the lender's appraiser to review your property and confirm the sales price is appropriate.
Tips For Selling Your Home
Give Your Home a Deep Clean
First impressions matter. Before listing, give your home a thorough deep clean, scrub bathrooms, mop floors, wipe down surfaces, and clean rugs. Bringing in professional cleaners is worth considering to make sure your home shows in its best possible condition.
Declutter the Home
A clutter-free home lets buyers focus on the space itself instead of your belongings. Buyers want to picture their own things on your counters, not navigate around laundry piles and stacks of mail. Decluttering and organizing goes a long way toward making a strong impression.
Call a Handyman
Take care of any dollar productive repairs before listing. When buyers walk through a well-maintained home, it gives them added confidence and peace of mind about the purchase. A Solid Rock Realty agent can help you determine which repairs are dollar productive, meaning the money you put in is less than the dollars you will get back out. Furthermore, Solid Rock Realty is also a licensed general contractor with multiple in-house maintenance technicians who can manage any repair, big or small.
Refresh the Paint
A fresh coat of paint instantly cleans up a space, and sticking with a neutral color palette helps buyers envision their own belongings in the home. Swap out any bold or dated colors for something more universally appealing.
Boost Your Curb Appeal
The outside of your home matters. Landscaping, mulching, fresh flowers, and pressure washing the driveway and exterior are simple, affordable ways to make a strong first impression and add real value.
Free Agent Walkthrough
Get a free, no obligation walkthrough with a Solid Rock Realty Agent. Our experienced team will guide you on how to maximize your home's value before listing—letting you know what to fix and, more importantly, what NOT to fix. Save time and money by focusing only on the improvements that matter most.
Depersonalize Your Space
A few nice framed photos can make a home feel warm and lived-in, but removing highly personal items like family photos helps buyers picture themselves, and their own memories, in the space.
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0% Financing For Remodelling Work!*
Does Your Property Need Work Prior to Listing?
Solid Rock Realty is also a licensed general contractor for the Colorado Springs and surrounding Pikes Peak Region. Our team can help you prepare your home to be optimized to net the most cash at closing! Not only that, if you work exclusively with our renovations and repairs team, we can offer 0% financing for a period of time if you’re not comfortable with shelling out the cash or don’t have the cash to optimize your home for the sale!*
*Some exclusions do apply, not all properties or owners will qualify for this offer.
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