Pre Listing Home Inspection for Sellers

A pre listing inspection (also called a home seller inspection) is a professional evaluation of your property before putting it on the market. It helps uncover potential issues early, so you can fix what matters, price your home confidently, and avoid last-minute surprises.

You’ll receive a full report you can use to plan repairs—or share with buyers to boost credibility.

It’s a proactive step that can save you time, money, and stress during the sale process.

• Avoid unpleasant surprises – Know what buyers will likely find later
  
• Prioritize repairs – Focus your budget on what’s essential (e.g., plumbing, roofing)
  
• Negotiate from strength – Fewer unknowns mean fewer concessions
  
• Disclose with transparency – Build trust with serious buyers
  
• Speed up closing – Reduce delays tied to buyer inspections
  

Even if buyers still do their own inspection, you’ve already taken the first step—on your terms.

You don’t need to remodel—just prepare smartly:

1. Fix small issues (dripping faucets, loose handles, faulty outlets)
   
2. Provide clear access to attic, crawl space, electrical panel, HVAC
   
3. Gather maintenance records or receipts (if available)
   
4. Clean up to help the inspector move freely
   

Planning ahead? Some sellers get inspected months before listing to space out repairs and budget wisely.

Yes—depending on your state’s Seller’s Disclosure Laws, you may be required to share significant findings from the report. But remember: honesty often builds trust and prevents tough negotiations later on.

And if you’ve already repaired the issue? Many states allow you to disclose only if directly asked.

Not usually. Many buyers still conduct their own inspection (and some lenders require it). But having a pre-inspection:

• Shows buyers you’re proactive
  
• Reduces negotiation leverage against you
  

Makes offers feel less risky and more serious

With the results in hand, you can:

• Fix what matters and skip what doesn’t
  
• Disclose professionally and build trust
  
• Price your home based on reality—not guesswork
  
• Market it as “Pre-Inspected by Home Inspections Halley”
  

It’s your roadmap to a smarter sale.