Welcome to 45th Parallel Home Inspections, your trusted partner in preparing your home for a successful sale. Our pre-listing home inspection service is designed with one goal in mind: to empower sellers with the knowledge and confidence they need to navigate the selling process with ease.
From uncovering hidden issues to streamlining negotiations, our comprehensive inspections are the key to a smooth and successful sale. By inspecting before trying to sell your home, you can control the process, save money by vetting and selecting your own contractors, and sell faster because you’re taking care of this step yourself. You’ll be able to better prepare for a sale with the information you get from the home inspection.
Chances are, a potential home-buyer will also get an inspection. How nice will it be to know what is already in the buyer’s inspection report and be able to address any issues or questions they may have?
Why Should I Get a Pre-Listing Home Inspection: Control the Process
Taking control of the selling process starts with knowledge, and that's where getting your home inspected before listing comes into play. By proactively identifying any potential issues or concerns before listing your home, you're able to address them on your terms before putting your home on the market, without the pressure of impending deadlines or buyer demands.
In our experience, the prospective home buyer sometimes also accepts our home inspection along with the seller’s contractor receipts rather than doing their own buyer home inspection. Building a sense of trust is important; the buyer needs to understand that we have performed a thorough unbiased home inspection and that the seller has taken appropriate action for repairs.
With a thorough understanding of your home's condition, you're in the driver's seat, making informed decisions that align with your goals and priorities. If our home inspector finds problems that will potentially scare off potential buyers (faulty roof, unsafe electrical panel, or other major systems) you can either take care of those issues or work that into the sales price.
Save Money With Pre-Listing Inspections
One of the biggest concerns for sellers is the potential cost of addressing issues discovered after the inspection process. But here's the secret: addressing issues upfront can save you money in the long run. By identifying and addressing any necessary repairs or maintenance tasks before listing your home, you're able to make strategic investments that maximize your home's list price and minimize the risk of costly surprises down the road.
Often, during a short and very chaotic contingency period, home sellers are presented with contractor bids for repairs or replacement that may be significantly more expensive than if they had addressed the issue up front and looked for a high-value, but reasonable bid from a reputable contractor. We often see pricing for a similar repair vary wildly, sometimes as much as 50% or more.
For example, you can see that there is a very large price difference on a roof replacement that should cost somewhere around $25,000. Doing an inspection up front, and controlling the repair process for major expenses can save you significant amounts of money, and relieve stress so that you do not have to make decisions under the pressure of a looming contingency period deadline.
Plus, by presenting buyers with a well-maintained home and being upfront and open about the inspection and repairs, you're positioning yourself for a stronger negotiation position and potentially higher offers. Home buyers are less likely to walk away from a sale if they do not discover any big surprises during negotiations.
When buyers walk away from a sale, it costs you time and money, and potentially even your future home if a home you are hoping to buy is contingent on the sale of your current home.
Can a Pre-Listing Home Inspection Help Me Sell Faster?
In a competitive real estate market, time is of the essence. Sellers want to minimize time on the market and maximize their chances of a quick sale. If you've ever dealt with a home sale before, you know how stressful those first days and even weeks can be without getting an offer or even a showing. That's where pre-listing home inspections can help you shine.
By addressing any potential issues with the home upfront, you're able to present buyers with a clean bill of health for your home, receipts, and warranties from reputable contractors, instilling confidence and trust from the get-go, and making it more attractive to buyers. This can lead to faster sales, smoother negotiations, and ultimately, a quicker path to closing.
5 FAQs About Roof Inspections
The duration of a Pre-Listing Home Inspection can vary depending on the size and condition of the property but typically takes between 2 to 4 hours to complete.
We think it is, and not just because it’s what we do. We also talk to many, many realtors who express the same opinion. If you’re able to sell your home faster, for a larger asking price, and with less stress, we think the inspection cost is well worth it.
Absolutely. The inspection report provides valuable leverage during negotiations, allowing you to address any issues upfront and potentially avoiding contentious negotiations down the road. Taking a proactive step when listing the property means you can answer any questions before they get asked. Well-informed buyers are less likely to walk away from transactions.
Yes, following the inspection, you'll receive a full inspection report outlining the inspector's findings, including any issues or concerns identified during the inspection. You’ll get this information later that day or within 24 hours.
That’s one of the advantages of getting a pre-listing home inspection: you can do it on your timeline. But while it's always best to schedule your inspection in advance to ensure availability, we understand that sometimes circumstances require a quicker turnaround. Contact us to discuss your options and availability.
Yes, and for good reason. Buyers want to know if the home has been inspected just like it would if they had hired the home inspector to do the inspection. They want the same critical eye and unbiased inspection that they expect from a home inspector they would hire.
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