Consider doing a pre-inspection tour yourself and take notes about things that you see. To help sell the property it may be helpful to have an inspection prior to putting it on the market. That way you minimize the risk of unpleasant surprises which might cause a lost sale. It is important that a property not have significant defects when a Buyer comes to look. Finally, a good inspector might give you hints and tips to make your property more attractive.
Inspectors look at lots of homes and they see which ones sell and they know why.
Ask to look at the type of report you will receive and see how complete and detailed it is. Ask about the nature and extent of the inspection that is going to be done. You need someone who is going to be impartial, diligent and thorough. Home inspection services are normally contracted by a potential purchaser of a residential property with the purpose of determining the current condition of that property. Inspections on homes is a relatively new service that has become standard practice in only the last 8 to 10 years.