Find Issues Earlier
Learn about visible property concerns before the buyer’s inspection.
Sell With Better Preparation
Know the Home’s Visible Condition Before a Buyer’s Inspector Does.
My City’s current pre-listing guidance focuses on giving sellers more options and more time. By moving the inspection earlier in the selling process, a seller can review visible concerns, consider repairs, document improvements and prepare for the buyer’s due-diligence period with fewer surprises.
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Identify visible defects and maintenance concerns before listing.
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Create time to decide which repairs or improvements make sense.
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Document recent improvements and equipment maintenance where relevant.
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Support clearer conversations with your listing agent about property condition.
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Prepare disclosures and buyer communications with better information.
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Reduce the risk of being surprised by issues late in the transaction.
Home Sellers
How a Pre-Listing Inspection Can Help Sellers.
More Options
Sellers can decide how to respond to inspection findings before the home is under contract and the timeline becomes tighter.
More Time
Earlier inspection timing gives the seller room to address selected concerns without interrupting an active buyer transaction.
Better Preparation
Visible findings can inform repairs, maintenance, disclosures and conversations about the home’s condition.
Smoother Due Diligence
A seller who already understands the property is better prepared when a buyer conducts their own inspection.
Inspection Services & Resources
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Where We Serve
Available Across Four Primary My City Markets.
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Home Sellers FAQs
Questions Home Sellers Commonly Ask.
What is a pre-listing home inspection?
A pre-listing inspection is performed before the home is listed or before buyer due diligence begins. It gives the seller a written view of visible property conditions earlier in the selling process.
Why should a seller inspect before listing?
The current My City guidance highlights three main benefits: more options, more time and better information for pricing and preparation. Sellers can review concerns before they become part of a buyer’s inspection timeline.
Do I have to repair everything found in a pre-listing inspection?
No. An inspection provides information. Repair, disclosure and pricing decisions should be made with your real estate and other appropriate professional advisers based on the property and transaction.
Can a pre-listing inspection prevent a buyer from getting their own inspection?
No. Buyers may still choose to perform their own due diligence. The seller’s inspection is primarily a preparation tool.
Can I add specialty services to a pre-listing inspection?
Yes. Ancillary services such as radon testing, mold inspection, sewer scope, termite/WDO inspection and other testing may be appropriate depending on the property.
How does a pre-listing inspection help with timing?
Moving the inspection earlier gives a seller more time to review findings, gather contractor information and decide what to address before active buyer negotiations.