The buyer's inspector is going to look at your home. Wouldn't you rather know what they'll find before your house hits the market?
A pre-listing inspection is a complete home inspection performed for the seller, before the home goes on the market. It covers the same systems and components a buyer's inspector will evaluate — roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, attic, crawl space and interior.
With the findings in hand, you can decide what to repair, what to disclose and how to price the home. Instead of scrambling to respond to a buyer's repair request during a tight contract deadline, you'll already know the condition of your house.
In a competitive Nashville-area market, a well-prepared home with fewer surprises can help the sale move more smoothly.
A pre-listing inspection puts you in control of the process.
Set a list price that reflects the home's true condition.
Choose your own contractors and timeline instead of rushing.
Fewer surprises when the buyer's inspection report arrives.
Understand the condition of your home before you complete disclosures.
Many sales hit trouble during the inspection period, when buyers learn about issues the seller didn't know existed. Repair requests, price reductions and even canceled contracts often follow.
A pre-listing inspection gives you time. You can get repair quotes, complete work with contractors you trust and decide which items to address before listing.
Some sellers choose to share the report with prospective buyers to show transparency. Talk with your real estate agent about the best approach for your situation.
The same thorough evaluation a buyer's inspector would perform:
Disclosure requirements depend on Tennessee law and your situation. Talk with your real estate agent or attorney about what must be disclosed and whether sharing the report makes sense.
Usually, yes. But when you've already addressed the major items, their inspection is less likely to produce surprises.
A few weeks before listing gives you time to review the report, get quotes and complete repairs.
Yes. Buyers frequently request these, so adding them ahead of time can help you prepare.
Get ahead of the buyer's inspection.
Call 561-301-7571 a few weeks before you plan to list.
Mark inspects the home as thoroughly as any buyer's inspector would.
Use the report to get quotes and decide what to fix.
Go to market knowing your home's condition.
Pre-Listing Inspections • TN License #1374 • InterNACHI Certified • Serving Nashville & Middle Tennessee