Pre – Listing Inspections

A pre-listing inspection is the same as a buyer’s inspection, but it is done by the homeowner and not the buyer. 

The inspector will assess the home & its major systems to determine if the home has been well-maintenanced and that the home is in good condition to be put up for sale. 

Many homeowners choose to get a pre-listing inspection because it will give them insight into their home so that they know what to expect & can make repairs before listing their home.  

The majority of buyers choose to get a buyer’s inspection, so a pre-listing inspection is a good idea for homeowners, so that the buyer’s inspection doesn’t find any major defects that the owner didn’t know about. 

Benefits of a Pre-Listing Inspection: 

• Can reveal problems that the owner wasn’t aware of 
• Is useful for comparing to the buyer’s inspection 
• Allows the owner & realtor to properly price the home when listing 
• Creates trust with potential buyers 
• Increase market value