A pre-listing inspection is one a seller orders before putting a home on the market, rather than waiting for the buyer's inspection.
Sellers get advance notice of issues, allowing time to make repairs or price accordingly. It can also reduce negotiation surprises and give buyers more confidence, potentially smoothing the transaction.
You'll pay for the inspection out of pocket, and by law in most places, discovered issues generally must be disclosed to buyers — even if you decide not to fix them. Some sellers feel this creates more disclosure obligations than they'd otherwise have.
Pre-listing inspections tend to make the most sense for older homes, homes with known issues, or in competitive markets where a clean inspection can be a selling point. It's a personal and financial decision — weigh the added cost and disclosure considerations against the negotiation benefits for your situation.
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