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Why Sellers Should get a Pre-Listing Inspection

You've found a buyer for your property and settled on a price, but the sale now depends on an inspection. If issues arise, the price can change, or the deal may fall through. Avoid surprises and attract buyers by getting your own inspection before listing.

6 Reasons to get a Pre-Listing Inspection

Many sellers prepare their property for the market by "staging," which typically involves applying fresh paint and reducing clutter to enhance the property's appearance. While visual appeal plays a role, buyers often request an inspection before finalizing a purchase. Sellers may choose to address potential issues prior to listing or wait until the inspection process during the sale.

Here are the top reasons to consider getting an inspection before you list:

1. Providing an Inspection builds Trust with potential Buyers
Most buyers conduct thorough due diligence, as purchasing a property represents one of the most significant financial decisions you can make. Presenting prospective buyers with a pre-listing inspection report prior to sale demonstrates transparency and integrity. Additionally, it is likely that buyers will commission their own inspection before the transaction is finalized.
2. An Inspection can help you increase the value of your Property
Minor repairs before selling can boost your property's value beyond their cost. But which fixes matter most? The Approved Inspection Services team, with commercial and residential building expertise, can advise you on where to focus for the best return.
3. Inspection Reports can highlight selling features of your Property
An Inspection Report highlights improvements like upgraded wiring, new windows, new heating system, or a new roof; ensuring buyers notice features they might otherwise overlook.
4. Less chance of price-lowering negotiations
Buyers often discover unexpected issues during inspection, which can be used to negotiate a lower price. Having a Pre-Listing inspecting performed on the property reveals problems early, saving time from prolonged negotiations.
5. No big surprises for you, your realtor, or your buyer
Buyer inspections can reveal unexpected problems, possibly reduce your sale price or causing the buyer to back out. Having a Pre-Listing inspecting performed on your property can reduce stress and help the process go more smoothly, especially if you're on a tight schedule or have bought a new property.
6. Your realtor will thank you
Your realtor works to sell your property for the best price possible. An inspection before listing gives your realtor details, they need to price your property, attract buyers, and negotiate effectively.

Choosing a Trusted, Reliable Inspection company is crucial

A Pre-Listing Property Inspection helps sellers address issues before listing their property, potentially saving time and money. An inspection performed by a qualified Inspector should identify relevant property concerns.

Approved Inspection Services is a licensed inspection company with experience in commercial, single-family, and multi-family residential construction. Our team is familiar with building structures from basement to roof and all systems in between.

Our background enables Approved Inspection Services to offer guidance for sellers. Our Inspection reports detail identified problems and can include advice on how to address these issues to maximise value when selling a property.

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