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Pre-Listing Home Inspections
Know more about your home’s condition before it goes on the market.
A pre-listing inspection gives sellers an opportunity to learn about visible defects and maintenance concerns before buyers begin viewing the property. Knowing about potential issues in advance can help you prepare for the sale, decide which repairs you want to address, and reduce surprises later in the transaction.
Why Sellers Choose a Pre-Listing Inspection
- Identify visible defects before the buyer’s inspection
- Allow time to consider repairs before listing
- Reduce last-minute surprises during negotiations
- Provide a clearer picture of the home’s current condition
- Help you discuss known concerns with your real-estate professional
What Spire Inspects
A pre-listing inspection is performed with the same thorough approach used for a buyer’s home inspection. Accessible systems and components are visually inspected to help identify defects, safety concerns, maintenance needs, and other conditions that may be important to a seller.
Major Systems
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Heating and cooling
Interior Components
- Interior
- Insulation and ventilation
- Installed appliances
Learn more about Spire’s standard inspection approach on the Home Inspections page.
What You Receive
You receive a detailed digital inspection report with photographs and straightforward explanations of the conditions observed. The report helps you better understand the property before placing it on the market and gives you time to decide how you want to address identified concerns.
Important Seller Guidance
A pre-listing inspection gives you information about the home’s visible condition. You can review the findings with your real-estate professional and decide which items, if any, you want to address before listing the property.
Pre-Listing Inspection — Starting at $400
Pricing is based on home size and follows Spire’s existing home-inspection pricing structure. Review the current size-based fees on the Pricing page.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I schedule a pre-listing inspection?
Scheduling the inspection before the home is placed on the market gives you time to review the findings and consider repairs or maintenance before buyers begin viewing the property.
Do I need to repair everything found during the inspection?
No. The inspection provides information about the visible condition of the home. You can review the findings and decide which items you want to address before listing.
Will the buyer still have their own home inspection?
They may. A pre-listing inspection does not replace a buyer’s right to obtain their own inspection. It gives the seller an opportunity to learn about the property before that stage of the transaction.
Should I give the pre-listing inspection report to buyers?
How inspection information is shared can depend on the circumstances of the sale. Sellers should discuss disclosure and document-sharing questions with their real-estate professional or attorney.
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Prepare for Your Home Sale
Schedule a thorough pre-listing inspection for your home in Waynesville or elsewhere in Western North Carolina.