Contrary to popular belief, home inspections aren’t just for buyers. A presale—or pre-listing—home inspection is one of the most powerful tools you have as a seller to ensure that your home gets properly priced and your deal goes through.
That’s because if you’re selling your home and the inspection report comes back with a laundry list of issues, you may quickly lose negotiating power, face a host of delays, or even face a hung deal. However, if you get a presale home inspection, you will have more information to properly price your home and fix issues that might prevent your deal from going through.
Presale home inspections should be conducted by a trained home inspector licensed by the American Society of Home Inspectors and the State of Illinois. At Lucent, not only do we have all the necessary training and certification, we have decades of experience that allows us to deliver the most thorough home inspections in Central Illinois.
That means you get a comprehensive inspection report and personalized guidance from your inspector that can help your deal go through.
A presale, pre-listing, or seller’s home inspection entails a visual inspection of your home starting with the roof and working all the way down to the foundation. In between, we visually inspect all your home’s systems including its doors, walls, windows, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and any other part of the structure that may become a potential problem.
From there we check all the operational items in your home to ensure that they are working. If we see items that may malfunction in the future, we’ll let you know how much more life we expect they have in them. Then, you can decide if they need to be replaced before selling your home.
Once we deliver all our findings in a comprehensive report, you will be armed with the information you need to properly price your home and fix issues that might derail your deal.
While our inspections and reports are incredibly thorough right out of the gate, occasionally your inspector may suggest that you get specialized testing done. Some of the common items we recommend specialized testing for are as follows:
Radon Testing
Well Inspection
Water Testing
Termite Inspection
Mold Testing
Chimney Inspection
Septic Inspection
Asbestos Testing
Sewer line inspection
What Our Inspection Clients Say About Us
At Lucent Property Inspections, we don’t just talk the talk. These customer testimonials are proof that we walk the walk when it comes to delivering superior quality home inspections.
When we needed an inspection of a commercial property, Greg was prompt responding to our inquiry, scheduling and completing the inspection, and producing the inspection report. His report was very detailed and his price was fair. We recommend his services.
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Edward Leman
1/05/2026
Very thorough inspection with excellent report/photos.
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Seth Rieke
12/06/2025
Very easy process with Greg! Came highly recommended. He was fast to book and quick to get the inspection done. He was very thorough and clear communication about the home. Thankful for an easy process.
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Lyndsey Butler
11/26/2025
Greg conducted a thorough inspection of my mother's house. He provided a detailed report which was very helpful and gave us direction on which issues to prioritize. I regularly refer to the report since we began repairs to my mother's house and it has been a great guide. Overall great experience.
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Seema Saxena
10/28/2025
I had Greg inspect a new condo that I purchased. He is thorough, timely and a good value for the piece of mind he gave me in purchasing my new place. Lucent also provided me with an online home binder to keep my records related to my condo. I would highly recommend using Lucent on your next home purchase!
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Seth L.
10/26/2025
I used Greg Bradle and Lucent Property Inspections to do the home inspection for my new home and couldn't be happier. Excellent communication, very knowledgeable and had great patience and took the time to explain many things to me. Very professional, would recommend him to family, friends and all. For a first-time home buyer, I was especially impressed and thankful for his very detailed report which will assist me greatly during this process.
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B G.
10/22/2025
Very professional and thorough. Gave us a very comprehensive evaluation on a business property.
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Shannon Crabtree
9/17/2025
Greg was incredible! He managed to fit us into his tight schedule and provided my wife and I an amazing experience. His inspection was through and detailed. He reviewed everything in detail and explained issues that were immediate fixes. Incredibly grateful for having Lucent in our back pocket.
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colton pannier
8/21/2025
Greg was superb, well communicative, informative and thanks for inspecting in short notice on a Saturday.
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Cash Paisa (Boss Of All Bosses)
8/17/2025
Absolutely thorough and easily to follow digital guide of all findings and fixes. The best I have ever had, and I have purchased many homes! Would recommend first to anyone.
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Jennifer Cranford
8/13/2025
Common Questions About Presale Home Inspections
Should a seller get a home inspection before selling?
Yes. If you are serious about your deal going through as quickly and painlessly as possible, a presale home inspection is exactly what you need to properly price your home and fix issues that might hinder a clean transaction.
Are presale inspections required?
While presale home inspections aren’t required in real estate exchanges, they are highly encouraged for sellers serious about selling their home.
What are the benefits of a pre-listing inspection?
There are a few major benefits of a presale/pre-listing home inspection:
Speeds up the sale.
Allows you to properly price your home.
Allows you to make repairs and avoid inflated repair estimates.
Gives buyers reassurance you aren’t trying to pull one over on them.
Gives you negotiating power and helps you prevent renegotiations.
What’s included in a presale inspection report?
A presale home inspection report will provide a list of any issues an inspector identifies with your home, its systems, and its operational items like appliances. See our example home inspection report.
Do you have to disclose findings from a pre-listing inspection?
In the state of Illinois, you may be required to disclose some of the information discovered during a pre-listing inspection. You are not required to disclose all the information you know about your home. Read this article for more information.
How much does a presale home inspection cost?
The cost of a presale home inspection starts at $275 for a 1,000 Sq. Ft. house and goes up from there gradually based on the size of your home. See Our pricing.
