Pre-Listing Home Inspection in Northeast Ohio
Sell with confidence by knowing your home’s condition first.
What Is a Pre-Listing Inspection?
A pre-listing inspection is a full home inspection performed for the seller before the home goes on the market. It gives you a detailed account of the home’s strengths and weaknesses, so there are fewer surprises once a buyer’s inspector walks through the door.
Lock Home Inspections evaluates the home from roof to foundation, following the same InterNACHI Standards of Practice we use for buyers, and delivers a clear, photo-rich report you can use to plan your next steps.
Benefits of a Pre-Listing Inspection
- Fewer surprises: Learn about issues before a buyer finds them and before they can derail your sale.
- Time to make repairs: Fix problems on your schedule and with the contractors you choose, instead of under deadline pressure.
- Accurate pricing: Understand the home’s condition so you and your agent can price it realistically.
- Smoother negotiations: Share the report with buyers to build trust and reduce back-and-forth after the offer.
Your detailed, easy-to-read report is delivered the same day, with photos of every item we discussed. We’re happy to walk you and your agent through the findings so you can decide which repairs make sense before listing.
What’s Included in Your Pre-Listing Inspection
Every inspection includes a thorough evaluation of the following systems and components:
Structural Systems
Foundations, basements, grading and drainage, walkways, and floor, wall, and ceiling structures.
Roofing
Roof coverings, drainage systems, flashings and skylights, chimneys, and other roof penetrations.
Electrical Systems
Service entrance and panels, branch circuits, connected devices and fixtures, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and ensuring your outlets are GFCI-protected.
Plumbing
Fixtures and faucets, water supply systems, drain, waste and vent systems, water heater, flues and chimneys, and any sump pumps or fuel storage and distribution systems.
Heating & Cooling (HVAC)
Heating and cooling equipment, ducts, vents, and flues.
Built-in Appliances
Dishwasher, garbage disposal, range hood, range or oven, cooktop, microwave, trash compactor, bathroom exhaust fans, garage door operator, and other built-in appliances.