A pre-listing or pre-sale inspection can be a potent tool for the seller. A pre-listing inspection can alert homeowners to repairs or upgrades they may wish to address before listing their home. We approach our pre-listing inspections as we would for a prospective buyer. We go through the house inside and out, evaluating every major system and component from the roof to the foundation. This evaluation should uncover any major safety issues and deficiencies in the home that may arise during the pre-purchasing inspection. Having this information before the listing can give the seller much time to rectify major concerns and prepare the house for a smooth sale. With a pre-listing inspection, DBC Home Inspections will return to re-inspect and amend their report when repairs and upgrades are complete. A pre-listing inspection can help attract buyers who may have been apprehensive about making an offer on that older or less-than-perfect home. Like cleaning and repainting, a pre-listing inspection is money well spent when preparing a home for the real estate market.