Pre-Listing Inspection Services

Use Your Detailed Pre-Listing Inspection Report to Prepare for Listing

We take great pride in educating and equipping our clients with industry-leading inspection reports. To help you quickly take action, we provide a full report within 24 hours of the inspection. Click here if you’re interested in seeing a sample inspection report.

If you plan to tackle some of the more manageable repairs after our inspection, we’ll make it easy by creating a list of repairs during the inspection process using a tool called “Repair List Builder.”

Have more questions? Visit our FAQs page to find answers and additional information on our services and approach.

What are the Benefits of a Pre-Listing Inspection?

If you’re planning to sell your home, even small projects can quickly add up and make you feel overwhelmed. However, many homeowners stand to profit significantly if they have taken care of or improved their property. The investment of time and money in a pre-listing inspection is almost negligible when compared to the financial benefits of anticipating potential repairs and a quicker, smoother closing process. Here are just a few of the top benefits that a pre-listing inspection can provide:

• Get the asking price that you want and be more confident in addressing potential buyer objections.
• Demonstrate proactiveness to the buyer in your care for the property. Give them helpful information (if desired) prior to their own buyer’s inspection.
• Save time and hassle on negotiations, resulting in a faster closing with less headaches.
• Peace of mind that you’ve sold your home in the best possible condition and a clear conscience when you sign the seller’s disclosure.

What Should I Do after the Pre-Listing Inspection?

You’re not required to fix everything possible before the house is sold as some of these repairs might be unnecessary or purely cosmetic. The buyer’s inspection might not be as detailed as your pre-listing inspection, or the inspector might not note certain issues that were raised during your first inspection.

Additionally, minor cosmetic fixes will often be based on matters of personal taste, which are highly subjective. The buyer will want to put their own personal touch on the home after closing, meaning that you potentially wasted your time and theirs by tackling an unnecessary project.

Here are a few recommendations for how to proceed after getting the results of your pre-listing inspection:

• If possible, consider addressing minor fixes before listing – especially if they will enhance the home’s curb appeal.
• For major repairs, evaluate the cost and timeline of completing a replacement or upgrade. Consulting with a contractor can provide an accurate estimate for the required work and materials.
• Set an asking price that is realistic based on the actual condition of the home when factoring major issues that have been discovered (leaking, septic issues, HVAC repairs, etc.). This will prevent unpleasant surprises after the buyer’s inspection.

What is the Difference Between a Pre-Listing Inspection and Buyer’s Inspection?

A pre-listing is always ordered by and paid for by the seller. The purpose of the pre-listing inspection is to determine if there are issues that are serious enough to affect the safety of the home or the desired listing price. The buyer will typically still order a home inspection of your property before the closing. The buyer’s inspection is intended to help the buyer understand if they want to ask for repairs or, in certain cases, revoke their offer altogether.