If you are trying to sell a home in today’s depressed housing market, you know how hard it can be just to get a potential buyer in the door. Having a sewer or septic system inspection done before the first potential buyer arrives is an excellent way to give your home an edge over similar homes on the market.
With so many homes on the market, buyers are looking for any reason to eliminate homes from consideration and narrow down the list. Don’t let any uncertainty about your sewer line or your septic system be a reason for potential buyers to move on to the next house. Repairs to sewer lines and septic systems can cost thousands of dollars and a dodgy septic system or sewer line can make a buyer lose interest in your home.
If you have a septic system, have the septic tank pumped and thoroughly inspected. Ask for a septic tank inspection that includes a video camera inspection of the inside of your pipes and a written report on the condition of the septic tank and septic field. If your home is connected to the municipal sewer system, have a video inspection done of the sewer lateral.
If there are any problems, have them corrected before the report is prepared. When a prospective buyer appears, provide them with a copy of the video and any written reports on the sewer line or septic system. Providing the buyer with evidence of a healthy septic system or sewer lateral can help give buyers the incentive they need to make a good offer on your home.
