Are you looking to downsize or sell a property you may not have lived in for years? Do you want to know what could come up during a home inspection? Do you want to be proactive and fix problems in advance or price the property more accurately before listing it? If yes, then a Seller’s Inspection is for you.
Eventually your buyer is going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they’re going to find by getting there first. A pre-listing inspection helps in many ways:
- Gives you a critical third-party view of your home’s condition
- Helps price your home realistically
- Lets you make repairs ahead of time so:
- Defects don’t become negotiation obstacles
- You can hire affordable contractors or DIY repairs if qualified
- May encourage the buyer to waive the inspection contingency
- Can uncover issues like termite activity early
- Boosts buyer confidence and reduces suspicion
- Reduces liability with professional documentation
- Highlights safety issues before showings
- Include the report and repair receipts for buyer review
- Payment can be arranged upon closing if preferred
The inspection covers:
- Exterior surfaces and components
- Roof and flashing
- Attic moisture
- Garage safety
- Electrical service panel and GFCI outlets
- Structure and foundation
- Basement or crawl space
- Air conditioning (weather permitting)
- Heating system (filter, carbon monoxide, condensation)
- Plumbing system (water heater, gas leaks)
- Bathroom safety
- Kitchen safety