Take back control of the negotiation
A sale rarely falls apart over the asking price. It falls apart over the buyer’s inspection report: an unexpected finding, an emotional reaction, a price reduction demanded in a rush — often far higher than the real cost of the work.
A pre-sale inspection shifts the balance of power. You know your building before the buyer does. You decide what to fix, what to disclose and what to reflect in your asking price.
Three practical uses
- Fix what’s quick and inexpensive to repair, before showings.
- Disclose the rest openly — it makes your seller’s declaration much stronger.
- Price out major work so you can respond calmly to a request for a price reduction.
A better-supported seller’s declaration
In Quebec, the seller’s declaration puts your liability on the line. Filling it out based on a professional inspection rather than from memory greatly reduces the risk of legal claims after the sale.
A seller who knows is never caught off guard — and it shows at the negotiating table.
Four steps, before the first showing.
- 01
Booking
As early as possible before listing: you keep time to make repairs.
- 02
The visit
Same method as a pre-purchase inspection. No sugar-coating: that’s the whole point.
- 03
The report
Findings sorted by priority, including what’s worth fixing before the sale.
- 04
Your strategy
Fix, disclose or adjust the price. With your broker, fully informed.