Selling a home on Seattle’s Eastside? A pre-sale (pre-listing) inspection finds issues early, before the buyer’s inspector does — so you can address them on your own terms, price with confidence, and keep the sale on track. It’s the same thorough inspection Tao Home Inspection gives buyers, delivered in English and 中文.
Why inspect before you list?
When the buyer’s inspector turns up a surprise late in the deal, repairs are often negotiated for more than they would have cost you up front. A pre-sale inspection puts you in control: repair what you choose, decide what to disclose, and keep your closing on schedule. It also shows buyers the home has been well cared for, which builds confidence and can speed up the sale.
What we check
Roof to foundation and every major system in between — structure, roof, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, the water heater, windows, and safety devices — with a clear, photo-rich report delivered within 24 hours. Pre-sale inspections are priced by home size, starting at $450; your bilingual English + 中文 report is always included.
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Prefer to fix things first? A two-step option
If you’d like to make repairs before your official report, I offer a two-visit pre-listing option:
1. Walk-through consultation — $150. I walk the home with you and point out what a buyer’s inspector is likely to flag, so you can decide what to repair. This is verbal guidance, not an inspection, and comes with no written report.
2. Formal inspection & bilingual report. After your repairs, I return for the full, independent inspection and deliver your English + 中文 report — priced normally, from $450.
The $150 consultation is credited in full toward your formal inspection, so most sellers pay only the inspection price. You choose what to repair and what to disclose, and the second visit is always a complete, independent inspection. (Sellers remain responsible for disclosing known issues — WA Form 17.)
Service areas & related services
Eastside cities: Sammamish · Bellevue · Redmond · Issaquah · Newcastle
Services: Buyer’s home inspection · Condo inspection · New construction & 11-month warranty · Pre-offer inspection · Bilingual (中文) inspector
Frequently asked questions
What is a pre-sale (pre-listing) inspection?
It’s a full home inspection you order before you list, instead of waiting for the buyer’s inspector. You get the same roof-to-foundation report — but early, while you still have time and flexibility to act on it.
Do I have to fix everything it finds?
No. The report is yours. You decide what to repair, what to disclose, and what to simply price in. The value is in knowing early, so the sale stays on schedule.
Can I fix issues before the official inspection?
Yes — ask about the two-step option. A $150 walk-through consultation (credited toward your inspection) lets you see and repair likely issues first; then I return for the full, independent report.
How much does a pre-sale inspection cost?
Pre-sale inspections are priced by square footage, starting at $450 (condos and units under 1,000 sq ft start at $395). Your bilingual English + 中文 report is included, and new clients save $50 with code FIRST50.
