A pre-listing home inspection is a physical examination (requested for and paid by the vendor) of a home's systems, structures and components intended to identify material defects that exist before a house is put on the market.

Included in this inspection is the heating and cooling equipment, the electrical system, the plumbing system, the attic, the foundation, the exterior and the windows. 

Why Is It Needed?

In today's buyer's market, if you want to sell your home quickly and at the highest price, your home needs to show as well as possible, both in curb appeal and more importantly, behind its 'skin surface'.  A pre-listing home inspection eliminates surprises found by the buyer's home inspection and allows you reaction time to fix the problem before you list your home. The last thing you want is a negotiated deal falling apart because of an unknown major deficiency uncovered by the buyer's inspector - not to mention the unnecessary emotional stress you will face.

What Are The Benefits?

1) No surprises at negotiation time, and therefore no further price negotiation required to compensate for any deficiency.

2) No emotional stress in facing a "surprise".

3) Allows you to make repairs ahead of time.

4) Helps you price your home realistically.

5) May have one less "condition of sale" to deal with (i.e. no buyer inspection clause).

6) Show your home with confidence backed by your inspection report.

As usual, if you have any questions about this topic, today's market condition, what your house is worth or anything else, please do not hesitate to contact me.