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Buyers are more empowered than ever before. With so many choices and resources available to them, they can afford to be choosy about the home they buy. In today's market, it is essential for sellers to take the necessary steps when preparing their homes for sale. A pre-listing home inspection is an inspection you do before listing your home for sale — it surfaces the potential fixes for any deal-breaker-type issues that could arise while selling your home.

A pre-listing inspection is similar to a general home inspection: everything that is accessible gets inspected, including the structural and functional components of your home. Additional inspections, such as a pool or sewer inspection, can be added to a pre-listing inspection at an additional cost.

What's inspected?

• Roof
• Walls
• Heating and air conditioning
• Ceilings
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Floors
• Windows and doors
• Attic and visible insulation
• Foundation

How does a pre-listing inspection benefit me, the seller?

The purpose of a pre-listing inspection is to identify any potential problems that buyers could use to negotiate a lower purchase price — or that could result in the home being taken off the market entirely. Getting ahead of those issues pays off in several ways.

Determine a fair asking price

A pre-listing inspection gives sellers an unbiased, professional opinion of the condition of the home before listing it. This helps determine whether the asking price is fair and whether any repairs or renovations should be made prior to listing the home.

Save your time and money

Pre-listing inspections save buyers and sellers time and money by identifying potential problems early on. If repairs are needed, they can often be completed before the home goes on the market, which means buyers won't have to wait for them to be completed after their offer has been accepted. And if serious problems are found during a pre-listing inspection, addressing them early keeps them from becoming last-minute negotiating leverage against you.

Attract serious buyers

A pre-listing inspection helps attract serious buyers by demonstrating that the seller is committed to providing a quality house. With an inspection report available before listing, potential buyers know they're getting a full picture of the property's condition and won't have any unpleasant surprises after making an offer. Some buyers may even skip their own pre-purchase inspection when they see the home has had a recent one.

Having the necessary repairs completed before listing your home shows buyers you're committed to providing a turnkey property.

Ensure a smooth transaction

A pre-listing inspection identifies potential problems with the property before buyers even step in the door. By addressing these issues upfront, you avoid last-minute surprises or delays during the negotiation process.

Leverage your sale

A pre-listing home inspection gives you more leverage when negotiating your home's final sale price. Prospective buyers will often be willing to pay more for a home that has been thoroughly inspected and is in good condition.

What does it cost?

Prices vary and depend on the type of property, size, and age. Call our office or request a free quote and we'll give you an exact number, usually within the day.