Real estate agent Jay Quigley says inspection and repair issues kill over 70% of home sales in Tampa Bay. He recommends getting a pre-listing inspection before you list, so you can fix problems on your terms instead of losing buyers during negotiations.
Few things rattle my sellers more than the thought of their deal falling through at the last minute. But if you're moving soon, I want you to know it rarely comes to that. Most sales still close, and the biggest threat to yours is one you can actually plan for and prevent. The top reason home sales fall through today is inspection or repair issues. They come up in more than 70% of the deals that fall apart. Basically, a buyer's inspector finds some repair or issue that they weren't expecting. Now they want you to fix it or drop your price. And if it's on the Florida as-is contract, they could walk away if you don't. Luckily, that scenario is preventable. You can bring in your own inspector to catch, fix, or disclose any issues on your terms before your house ever hits the market. A pre-listing inspection isn't right for every market though. So let's talk through what buyers want here in the Tampa Bay area and whether It's worth it for your house. With the right plan, we can get ahead of any issues before they ever pop up.
Waiting for a major market shift in Tampa before selling may not be your best move.
