What is a Pre-Offer Consultation? When should I get one, and how is it different from a Home Inspection.

Pre-offer consultations are common in competitive real estate markets like Seattle where properties are selling with multiple offers. Many professionals call this a “Pre-Offer Inspection”, however Washington State is clear that this service is not a Home Inspection. This is a preliminary, verbal-only consultation that evaluates a home’s major systems and any potential issues, giving home buyers the information to make an informed decision on whether to place an offer on a property. Pre-offer Consultations take about an hour and a half and are a valuable option when home inventories are low.

When you have completed a Pre-Offer Consultation with Epilogue Home Inspection and choose to complete a full inspection after offer acceptance, the pre-offer fee is credited to your inspection. You will then have the benefit of a written report and the warranties and add-ons we provide are added to your profile for the property.

What is a Pre-Offer Consultation? When should I get one, and how is it different from a Home Inspection?

Pre-offer consultations are common in competitive real estate markets like Seattle where properties are selling with multiple offers. Many professionals call this a “Pre-Offer Inspection”, however Washington State is clear that this service is not a Home Inspection. This is a preliminary, verbal-only consultation that evaluates a home’s major systems and any potential issues, giving home buyers the information to make an informed decision on whether to place an offer on a property. Pre-offer Consultations take about an hour and a half and are a valuable option when home inventories are low.

When you have completed a Pre-Offer Consultation with Epilogue Home Inspection and choose to complete a full inspection after offer acceptance, the pre-offer fee is credited to your inspection. You will then have the benefit of a written report and the warranties and add-ons we provide are added to your profile for the property.