- All utilities (electric, water, gas) are on
- All pilot lights are lit
- All locks are removed or unlocked from areas that may prohibit inspector accessibility such as attics, doors, etc.
- Attic access is clear
- Crawl space (if provided) access is clear
- Electrical panels are accessible and not locked
- Water heater is accessible
- Furnace is accessible
- Cooling system is accessible
- Built-in kitchen appliances are accessible and ready to operate
- Pets are secure
If you are considering selling your home, a pre-listing inspection will point out any potential problems that might be uncovered later by the buyer’s inspector. Finding them early will allow you to address them before listing your home, making for a faster and smoother sale.
Our report will tell you the condition of the house, including the needed repairs. No house is going to be perfect, and no inspector is going to be perfect. It is up to you to decide how any problems the inspection uncovers might affect your purchase decision. If major problems are discovered, you or your agent may want to negotiate with the seller to have them repaired before closing the deal. Or perhaps the seller will lower the price or offer more favorable contract terms. In the end, the decision rests with you, but knowing about potential problems before you buy, gives you the power to negotiate and make the best decisions.
Whether you’re a newer realtor or a seasoned professional, we strive to be on the list of inspectors you recommend to your clients. We value word of mouth recommendations between agents and always work toward the common goal of a smooth transaction, rising to meet expectations of home buyers and agents while staying within the parameters of a fair and objective inspection report.
Property inspection fees depend on a variety of factors, including: square footage, age of the home, number of heating and air conditioning units, and location. A ballpark figure on an “average” property starts at $350 for a 1500 square foot and less single story slab-on-grade home. Commercial properties sometimes undergo a bidding process depending on the time-frame available and can have multiple options in the bid. Contact us for an accurate quote.
