**Should you get a home inspection before putting your house on the market?**
A pre-listing inspection can help some sellers discover potential issues before a buyer does, giving them more time to evaluate repairs and prepare for negotiations.
But it isn't automatically the right decision for every home.
Once you learn about a property condition, that information may affect your selling and disclosure strategy—and you could end up spending money on repairs a future buyer wouldn't have requested.
My newest Buyer & Seller Strategy explains when a pre-listing inspection may be useful, when I might skip it and what Michigan homeowners should consider before ordering one.
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