It's a tough market to sell your home in this economy. With thousands of foreclosures on the market you need to be sure your home is in excellent condition and "stands out from the crowd".

One of the best ways to be sure that your home stands out is to have a pre-listing home inspection. Having Tom inspect your home prior to listing it will give you the peace of mind to know that everything is in great shape - or you will know the faults in your home that you may have never been aware of.

• It will help you and your realtor set a price by providing a professional opinion of the true condition of your home.
   
• It will help you in filling out the disclosure statement you will be required to complete concerning the condition of your home.
   
• Some items may be such a simple repair that you can do them yourself. But once a potential buyer sees them they may want a contractor to perform the repairs
   
• It will show a potential buyer that you really care about selling a house that is in top condition with no hidden flaws.

Taking the initiative and having your own home inspection done prior to listing your house for sale will show both potential buyers and their real estate agents that you really are trying to sell a quality home and not hide possible defects. Providing invoices for any repaired defects along with a copy of your inspection report will be sure to impress any potential home buyer!