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.
I had a fantastic experience with Greg Bradle as my home inspector! His prices were not only reasonable but also completely transparent. The website clearly outlines the costs upfront, so there were no surprises, and even the fees for any extra services are listed clearly. Greg was incredibly responsive to all of my questions throughout the entire process. The final report he provided was extremely detailed, covering every aspect of the inspection. I also had the opportunity to speak with him about the findings, and he patiently answered all my questions, providing valuable insights. Overall, Greg made the home inspection process stress-free and informative. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a thorough and professional home inspector!
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Joe H.
10/10/2024
Greg did a great job for me. Checking crawlspaces is never fun! Very professional and helpful!
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Mary Solon
10/04/2024
Lucent Property Inspections, Greg Bradle, is a fantastic inspector. His inspection was beyond thorough, his price was very competitive and I would highly recommend him to anyone that wants a home inspection. Greg arrived on time, introduced himself, told my wife and I what his procedure would be like and went to work. If my wife or I had a question he did not hesitate to answer. He checked every aspect of our house, literally from top to bottom. After he finished his inspection, he went over everything he inspected with me and showed me pictures on his phone. Of course, I was not going to remember everything he told me. This is where his detailed report comes into play. Greg informed us that his report would be emailed to me in about two business days. I received the report in the middle of the next week. It is detailed, lengthy (in a good way) and informative. The report is 26 pages long and has pictures and suggestions on every aspect we needed to improve on the house. I will reference this report when it is time to make repairs on our home. Lucent Property Inspections was not recommended by our realtor. I went online to find an inspector that is ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) certified. Your home is quite possibly the most expensive purchase of your lifetime. There are so many horror stories of inspectors missing things and later on the homeowner paying a huge price. With Greg, I have the peace of mind of knowing if I run into an issue in the future, he's available to guide me through it. I trust his work. Contact Lucent Property Inspections when you need a home inspection. You won't regret it.
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Zachary Sargent
9/11/2024
We had a great experience with Greg. He showed us pictures, answered questions and explained everything to us about our inspection report. He is very knowledgeable too!
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Sharon Key
8/11/2024
Greg did a great job with our commercial building inspection. The report was well written and thorough. I would highly recommend his services.
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Tim H.
7/24/2024
I highly recommend Greg Bradle and Lucent Property Inspections. I needed a home inspection and was able to line one up almost immediately. Greg's communication was lightning-fast and clear, which made it easy (particularly for someone who hasn't gone through this before). When he did the inspection, he was happy to have me tag along and provided incredibly helpful information. The inspection was extraordinarily thorough. The resulting report was clear, with tons of detailed photos and the ability to organize it into specific action plans. Overall, the inspection was a great deal in terms of price and value received.
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Pete Guither
6/28/2024
I would highly recommend Greg for home inspection services. He was very timely and thorough in his process. The verbal summary at the end was very helpful and his report was very detailed with pictures included. Greg communicated everything well and made everything clear to us and made it a much easier process for us.
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Brandon Bredeson
6/25/2024
We are buying an older house in central Illinois and wanted a professional inspector's assessment of the needs of the house. Our short tour of the house with a real estate agent certainly wasn't going to reveal the house's deficiencies and needs. We considered numerous inspectors before choosing Lucent Property Inspections. We are most pleased with our choice. Greg listed the condition, implication, location with photos, task required to improve the condition, and needed time frame. He reviewed the report in person and provided additional benefits as well. It gave us peace of mind to have a comprehensive list of needs, whether major or minor, for our upcoming purchase.
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H Wilson
6/25/2024
Greg and his team were fantastic! He was very kind, friendly and communicative. he was always willing to explain what he was inspecting and was even willing to answer questions after! He was very meticulous and detailed and did a great job all around. 100% would recommend!
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Andrew O.
6/06/2024
Greg was on time and very thorough. He went over the report with us when he completed it and had pictures to share showing his findings. I would recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a house.
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Stephanie O.
5/19/2024
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.
