Now that you’ve spent time preparing your home for sale, why should you worry about getting a pre-inspection done? Well for one, your home inspection is just as important as your contract offer; almost any buyer who is under contract with you will want to do their own inspection. A home inspection is designed to evaluate the general condition of your home and all its mechanical systems. This inspection can make or break your deal, so spending a little time addressing some of these issues before your home goes under contract could save you time and money in the end.

Also, knowing what repairs may come up in the buyer’s inspection and how much it would cost to fix them will give you a better understanding of what your true proceeds will be. Here’s a list of all the major issues that commonly appear on an inspection report:

1. Electrical issues. Make sure that all your outlets, GFCIs, and switches work properly, and replace any broken outlet covers. Also, replace any burned-out light bulbs, as they may suggest to the inspector that there’s an underlying electrical problem.

2. Water and plumbing. Make sure you don’t have any leaky faucets or signs of leaks under your cabinets.