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Pre-listing inspection: understand issues before going to market.

A pre-listing inspection gives the owner an opportunity to discover observable issues before a buyer raises them. It helps decide what to repair, document or explain.

Why arrange one

  • Identify components likely to raise questions.
  • Gather relevant invoices, warranties and proof of work.
  • Plan useful corrections without turning the property into an unnecessary renovation project.

What it does not do

  • It does not establish market value, guarantee a transaction outcome or replace seller disclosures. It provides a time-specific picture subject to the same accessibility limits as a pre-purchase inspection.

Presenting information properly

  • A documented repair is more useful than a vague statement. Keep invoices, photographs, specialist reports and warranties. When a condition remains, a factual explanation can reduce ambiguity.

Before we arrive

  • Provide access to components, gather renovation documents and disclose known losses, water intrusion or repairs. The goal is not to hide defects, but to understand the building transparently.

Sources and references

The following sources frame and support this content. The service agreement and the standard applicable to the assignment remain controlling.

  1. Bureau de normalisation du Québec — BNQ 3009-500 ↗
  2. OACIQ — L’inspection et l’obligation de conseiller ↗