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As the real estate industry continues to evolve, the demand for trustworthy, proactive home inspections is growing. Things like pre-listing inspections, which are another stream of revenue for home inspectors, are becoming increasingly popular among sellers looking to showcase a more proactive, transparent approach.“When you look at what people do today, many are putting the house on the market and selling it,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrackerman?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=pre-listing-inspections-seller-advantage-2729539" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jeff Ackerman</a>, a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hometeamfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=pre-listing-inspections-seller-advantage-2729539" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HomeTeam Inspection Service</a> franchise owner in Florida. “You don’t&nbsp;really know what kind of condition the house is in.”The conventional approach has worked okay, but it’s certainly not ideal for buyers or sellers. If the home in question ends up having significant issues, there can be unforeseen complications — sometimes even breaking the deal.Completing the first home inspection after price negotiations can lead to what Ackerman calls a “double negotiation.” The price is negotiated, a home inspection is completed, and either the price or necessary repairs to be completed by the seller are negotiated again to finalize the deal.“The advantage of the pre-listing inspection is that you can reduce the double negotiation to one negotiation,” he said. “When the buyer makes their initial offer, they would have had the opportunity to see the inspection report already.”By offering prospective buyers a comprehensive understanding of the property’s condition from the outset, sellers can foster higher confidence with prospective buyers, and they can confidently set their price.&nbsp;Director of Business Development&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cook-a2810b8b?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=pre-listing-inspections-seller-advantage-2729539" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Matt Cook</a> describes the pricing advantage: “The benefit of getting a pre-listing inspection is that you know what you have. If there are issues, you can adjust the price accordingly and set realistic expectations. If you know the house has been checked out and is in great shape, you can confidently set your price and stay firm on it. You know what the house is worth.”While many people advocate for pre-listing inspections, there is still hesitancy among some groups. According to Ackerman, some real estate agents may be reluctant to complete a pre-listing inspection because they don’t want to know what’s wrong with the home; they don’t want to discover anything that could mess up their deal.Despite this resistance, Ackerman underscores the significant long-term advantages for both sellers and the overall efficiency of the transaction process.“It right-sizes the seller’s expectations, and it’s a benefit to both the buyer and the seller because they know what they’re getting into,” he said. “There’s no 11th hour surprise with some crazy foundational issues or something else wrong with the home that will blow up the deal.”By addressing potential issues proactively, sellers can mitigate the risk of last-minute complications, maintain greater control over any necessary remediation and ultimately have a more streamlined, straightforward selling process. And for HomeTeam franchise owners, the rise in popularity represents an opportunity to capitalize on the growing market while continuing to provide meaningful services to clients.&nbsp;As more sellers and agents recognize the benefits of getting ahead of potential issues, franchise owners can position themselves as go-to partners in real estate transactions, driving repeat business and referrals and reinforcing themselves as leaders in the space.To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice.">https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice.</a>&nbsp;

Pre-Listing Inspections: The Smart Seller's Secret Weapon

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As the real estate market shifts, with some geographies leaning toward a buyer’s market, completing a pre-listing inspection can help sellers stand out and build trust.

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CINCINNATI — Even as the real estate market shifts,&nbsp;<a href="https://hometeamfranchise.com/">HomeTeam Inspection Service</a> has continued to grow, with more than 200 locations and a firm foothold in the home inspection industry. With double-digit growth across the system,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice/info">HomeTeam’s</a> focus on operations and strategic growth has paid off, driving it to outperform the broader market and close the year with a 10 percent increase in year-over-year revenue and over 80 percent of franchise owners seeing business stability or growth compared to last year.“Every single month of this year was up in revenue over last year; we didn’t have a single ‘down’ month,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cook-a2810b8b">Matt Cook</a>, Director of Operations. “Our entire company is up 10 percent on the year, and 82 percent of our owners are even or up on last year. We’re thrilled to see that level of stability and success across our network.”In addition to steady revenue growth, HomeTeam grew its footprint throughout the year, welcoming new franchise owners in North Seattle; Northern Virginia; Douglas County, Colorado; Southern Tier, New York; Northwest Indiana; Camden County, New Jersey; Southwest Chicago; and Stockton and East Sacramento, California.HomeTeam also focused heavily on internal infrastructure in 2025, including significant investments in technology partnerships and the integration of AI-powered defect recognition tools in report-writing software to drive an even more efficient inspection process.Given the real estate market has largely remained stable and HomeTeam’s performance has continued to climb, and the brand has continued to invest in its teams, processes and systems to strengthen the model nationwide, HomeTeam is positioned for a great 2026.“We’re seeing transactions increase, and mortgage applications have hit new highs for the year,” Cook said. “All our data suggests a stable winter and a busy spring. This year, for our team, has been focused on rebuilding and revamping so that, when the market comes back strong, we’re already fine-tuned and ready to go.”Looking toward 2026, Cook says the team continues to build on its momentum for another great year.“Simply put, next year, we’re looking forward to continued growth,” he said. “We’ll continue to grow our footprint, and we’ll also continue working toward growth as an organization. The industry landscape is changing, and we’re adjusting our strategy to stay ahead of the curve. We’re making significant investments in digital advertising and other initiatives to drive inspection volume independently, ensuring our franchise owners are well-positioned to capture steady revenue regardless of broader industry shifts.”ABOUT HOMETEAM INSPECTION SERVICEFounded in 1992, HomeTeam Inspection Service is a full-service, independent home inspection franchise serving home buyers, sellers and real estate agents. For 30 years, HomeTeam has built a reputation for providing professional, reliable, efficient and accurate inspections on both residential and commercial property, focusing on electrical and plumbing systems, HVAC, exterior and siding, gutters and drainage, mold inspections, air quality reports and much more. Unlike other inspection companies, HomeTeam sends a team of certified inspectors to every appointment in order to provide a better and faster inspection, every single time. The brand’s reputation for excellence has made them a top choice among real estate agents and earned them the title of #1 home inspection franchise by Entrepreneur magazine's 2022 Franchise 500 listing. Now, HomeTeam Inspection Service has grown to include over 200 territories nationwide. For more information about HomeTeam please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hometeam.com">https://www.hometeam.com</a>.

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