This is the most common type of home inspection. After a Purchase Agreement is signed, the homebuyer arranges for an inspection of the resale home they intend to purchase, based on the inspection clause in the agreement. This clause makes the agreement conditional upon the findings of a professional home inspection. The inspection clause should clearly outline the terms and conditions mutually agreed upon by both buyer and seller. After the inspection is completed, the buyer must sign a waiver to remove the condition, thereby making the purchase agreement legally binding.

We will conduct an objective visual inspection of the major systems and components of the property, to identify any significant deficiencies, potential hazards, items near the end of life, recommended actions and estimated costs. At the same time, we will also point out advantages like upgrades or renovations that have already been completed, in order to provide the client with a comprehensive and balanced understanding of the property. The primary goal is, from a construction and technical perspective, to assess the current condition of the home, and provide the buyer with essential information and unbiased third-party opinions, enabling them to make an informed and confident purchase decision.

The buyer must be present for the entire inspection, listen to the verbal report from the inspector on-site, and will receive a detailed written report afterward.

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A buyer may arrange a home inspection before submitting an offer for a home which you are really interested in. After the inspection the buyer will be more confident on whether or not to go on an offer, and how to prepare it. Most importantly, the buyer can submit a clean offer without a Home Inspection Condition in it. This will make the offer more attractive and competitive, especially under a multiple offer situation, as the inspction condition represnets an uncertainty factor for the seller. This approach is expecially suitable when the buyer and seller have already reached a preliminary understanding on the deal, or when the seller is unwilling to accept any offer that includes a home inspection contingency.

The buyer should have clear permission from the seller for a Pre-offer Inspection. The seller shall facilitate such arrangements, and not to arramge any showing during the time of inspection.

We believe that Pre-offer Inspections will become popular in future real estate transactions. For detailed reasons, you may read “Pre-offer Inspections - A Growing Trend in Real Estate Transactions”.

Many smart sellers choose to have a home inspection conducted before listing their property, and provide the report to prospective buyers. This proactive approach offers sellers several advantages:

1. With a professional inspection report available upfront, buyers may decide not to include an inspection condition in the purchase agreement, thereby speeding up the transaction process.
2. For issues that might raise concerns or draw attention from buyers, the seller has ample time to make necessary repairs at a reasonable cost, avoiding situations where such problems become negotiation points or deal-breakers.
3. Even if the seller chooses not to make any repairs or improvements, they can still proactively disclose known issues and their position to potential buyers, which can be a helpful and strategic move.
4. The inspection report provides accurate and reliable support for the seller’s “Vendor’s Disclosure Form."
5. By understanding the objective and actual condition of the home through the inspection, the seller and their agent can develop an appropriate pricing and marketing strategy.

Ultimately, a pre-listing inspection creates a more confident and transparent sales process for all parties involved, leading to a smoother transaction with fewer surprises or disputes.