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Selling? Inspect before you list.

A pre-listing inspection puts you in control. You find the issues first, decide how to handle them, and walk into negotiations without nasty surprises killing your deal.

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What It Is

Your inspection, on your timeline.

A pre-listing (or seller's) inspection is the same thorough 120-point evaluation a buyer would order — but you commission it before you list. Instead of learning about problems during a tense negotiation, you learn about them early, when you have time to get quotes, make repairs, or simply price and disclose accordingly. See our pre-listing inspection service for the full details.

Why Sellers Do It

The advantages of going first.

No deal-killing surprises

You'd rather discover a cracked heat exchanger now than have it blow up a deal a week before closing.

Control the repairs

Fix issues on your schedule with your own contractors, instead of under buyer pressure.

Stronger negotiating position

A clean or known report reduces the buyer's leverage to renegotiate the price.

Faster, smoother closings

Fewer surprises in the buyer's inspection means fewer delays and re-negotiations.

Accurate disclosure

Minnesota requires sellers to disclose known material facts; an inspection helps you do it accurately.

Buyer confidence

Sharing a recent inspection signals transparency and can make buyers more comfortable.

What to Do With the Report

Fix, price, or disclose.

Once you have the report, you have options for each finding: repair it, get a quote and offer a credit, adjust your asking price, or disclose it as-is. You don't have to fix everything — but you do get to make informed choices instead of reacting to a buyer's inspector. Many sellers tackle the safety items and biggest red flags, then disclose the rest cleanly.

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Electrical panel evaluated during a seller's pre-listing inspection
FAQ

Common questions, answered.

Is a pre-listing inspection worth it for sellers?
For many sellers, yes. It prevents last-minute surprises that can derail a deal, gives you time to fix things on your own terms, and strengthens your negotiating position. It often pays for itself in a smoother, faster sale.
Do I have to fix everything the inspection finds?
No. You can repair items, offer credits, adjust your price, or disclose findings as-is. The point is to make those decisions on your own timeline rather than under pressure.
Do I have to disclose what the inspection finds?
Minnesota requires sellers to disclose known material defects. An inspection helps you disclose accurately and completely, which protects you from later disputes.
Will the buyer still do their own inspection?
Often yes, and that's fine. When the buyer's report matches yours with no surprises, negotiations stay calm and the deal stays on track.
When should I schedule a pre-listing inspection?
Ideally a few weeks before listing, so you have time to get repair quotes and complete any work you choose to do before photos and showings begin.

Keep learning

Selling and buying share a lot of ground — these guides help both sides. Browse the full Learning Center, explore our defect library, or see the complete 120-point home inspection. We serve Hutchinson and all of McLeod County.

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