Sellers

Know Your Home Before Buyers Do: Seller Inspections

David Olson, RealtorBy David Olson, Realtor · October 25, 2026 · 4 min read
We Offer Seller Home Inspections

Twin Cities Property Finder · David Olson, Broker · MN #BK3603584 · Whitefish Property Finder · MN #40646463 · Licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida

The TwinCitiesPropertyFinder.com Team offers comprehensive SELLER home inspections. You can eliminate surprises, reduce liability, and avoid unnecessary headaches by getting your home inspected BEFORE we put it on the market.

Here’s what to know, whether you’re selling, buying or just curious.

Here’s an honest look, whether you’re selling or buying.

Ready to make a move?I’ll show you what homes nearby are really selling for and which streets fit your budget.

What to know

Their is value added to your home by having it professionally inspected before it hits the market. You can also avoid costly surprises or significant issues that would cause a pending home sale to get canceled. Some more advantages of having your home inspected before you list it include the following:

  • You can choose a professional inspector to evaluate your home, which may prompt the buyer to waive their own inspection and if they don’t, your seller inspection means you wont have any surprises.
  • You can schedule your inspection at your own convenience, rather then having to accommodate a buyer and their inspector.
  • You can assist your inspector during the inspection, which is something not normally done during a buyer’s inspection.
  • A ‘Move-In Certified’ Seller Inspection may alert you to any immediate concerns that a home seller might not be aware of.
  • The Seller Inspection allows you to take the time to shop for competitively priced contractors to make repairs, rather than making rushed decisions to get things fixed in a hurry.
  • If their were issues that arise in the inspection it allows you to attach repair estimates or paid invoices to the inspection report.
  • This kind of inspection also gives you more confidence and removes the over-inflated buyer-procured repair estimates from the negotiating table.

This is just one of the many unique services we offer our clients who are selling their homes. Our proven system significantly provides more exposure, more confidence, and better price and terms for our sellers. Call us today so we can help you avoid the headaches, hassles, and surprises and make your home selling experience fun, rewarding, and exciting!

A simple plan for your move

I’ve been helping people sell and buy homes across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida for about two decades, and I build and remodel luxury homes too. I’ll help you see both what a property is and what it could be.

1Get clear on the numbersFor sellers, a realistic value for your specific home. For buyers, what your budget actually buys in the neighborhoods you like.
2Walk it with a builder’s eyeWe spot what an inspector is likely to flag before it becomes a negotiation.
3Prepare or positionSellers get a prep list and a staging plan. Buyers get a short list of homes that truly fit.
4Move with confidenceOffers, inspections and closing, with one steady guide keeping it calm and on schedule.

Getting the house ready, or making it yours

If you’re selling and want repairs handled before buyers see them, Super Crew Contractors can give you an estimate. If you’re ready for something custom, Ivy Lane Homes does luxury home building and remodeling. And a quick coverage check with Intrinsic Insurance before closing can save you a surprise. Ready to talk? Start a buyer plan or ask what your home is worth.

Super Crew Contractors, Ivy Lane Homes and Intrinsic Insurance are owned by David Olson; you are free to use any contractor, builder or insurer.

Your next step

Every move is different. Whether you’re selling or buying, I’ll help you make a plan that fits.

Please note: I don’t handle rentals or property management. I work with sellers and buyers, and that’s where I can help you most in the Twin Cities.

Twin Cities market notes

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