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Pre-Listing Inspections.

Find out what a buyer’s inspector will find — before you list. A pre-listing inspection lets you fix, price, or disclose on your own terms instead of renegotiating under a deadline.

What’s included

Done right, documented clearly.

Great pre-listing inspections is careful, honest, and thorough — the right tools, a trained local eye, and findings you get the same day in a report you can actually understand and act on.

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Inspections that pair naturally.

FAQ

Questions buyers ask before they book.

Why would a seller pay for an inspection?

Because the alternative is finding out during the buyer’s inspection, when you have the least leverage and a contract clock running. A pre-listing inspection puts the same information in your hands early, so you can repair what matters, price the rest in, or disclose it up front — on your schedule instead of theirs.

Does a pre-listing inspection help the agent?

It tends to, yes. Listings with a known condition attract cleaner offers and hit fewer surprises in attorney review, and it gives you something concrete to point to when a buyer’s inspector flags something. It is one of the reasons agents bring us in before a property goes live.

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★★★★★ What Chicago buyers say

Trusted for the biggest decision of your life.

Real, verified Google reviews from Chicago-area home buyers.

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They saved us from a nightmare.

“We had an exceptional experience with Ray from the moment we hired him. His communication was prompt and he arrived on location early. Ray was kind and warm and immediately made us comfortable upon meeting him. He worked hard the entire 3 hours he was there and was extremely thorough, taking care to point things of interest out to us as he went. He was calm, professional, honest and knowledgeable. Ray gave us the information and professional opinions we needed to make an informed decision, ultimately walking away from a house that saved us from a nightmare situation down the road. Highly, highly recommend!!!”

Nicole Whitmore
Verified Google review
★★★★★
Even our realtor was impressed.

“We had a great experience with Sahm Home Inspections. The inspection was long and thorough, and Ray was polite and great to work with. He addressed all of our major concerns and explained some extra information about the questions we had. Even our realtor, who hadn’t worked with them before, thought it was a good process and plans to hold on to their contact information to work with them again.”

John Bajorek
Verified Google review
★★★★★
Above and beyond, start to finish.

“Ray did an amazing job. He was very thorough with the inspection, was well documented with notes and photos, and went above and beyond by explaining some of the nuances of the home. He was very polite and respectful too. His report was very detailed and he offered to talk through it if I liked. Definitely recommend.”

James Hawks
Verified Google review
★★★★★
The report came the same night.

“Ray is the best! Thorough, knowledgeable, and great at explaining everything. The report came the same night, and we felt fully informed and taken care of. Fantastic experience with Sahm Home Inspections – highly recommend!”

Parker Collier
Verified Google review
★★★★★
Mold inspection done right.

“Ray was friendly, meticulous and professional. We hired him specifically for mold inspection and he did a wonderful job complete with a comprehensive report and lab results. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.”

Jonathan Bogasky
Verified Google review
★★★★★
They saved us from a nightmare.

“We had an exceptional experience with Ray from the moment we hired him. His communication was prompt and he arrived on location early. Ray was kind and warm and immediately made us comfortable upon meeting him. He worked hard the entire 3 hours he was there and was extremely thorough, taking care to point things of interest out to us as he went. He was calm, professional, honest and knowledgeable. Ray gave us the information and professional opinions we needed to make an informed decision, ultimately walking away from a house that saved us from a nightmare situation down the road. Highly, highly recommend!!!”

Nicole Whitmore
Verified Google review
★★★★★
Even our realtor was impressed.

“We had a great experience with Sahm Home Inspections. The inspection was long and thorough, and Ray was polite and great to work with. He addressed all of our major concerns and explained some extra information about the questions we had. Even our realtor, who hadn’t worked with them before, thought it was a good process and plans to hold on to their contact information to work with them again.”

John Bajorek
Verified Google review
★★★★★
Above and beyond, start to finish.

“Ray did an amazing job. He was very thorough with the inspection, was well documented with notes and photos, and went above and beyond by explaining some of the nuances of the home. He was very polite and respectful too. His report was very detailed and he offered to talk through it if I liked. Definitely recommend.”

James Hawks
Verified Google review
★★★★★
The report came the same night.

“Ray is the best! Thorough, knowledgeable, and great at explaining everything. The report came the same night, and we felt fully informed and taken care of. Fantastic experience with Sahm Home Inspections – highly recommend!”

Parker Collier
Verified Google review
★★★★★
Mold inspection done right.

“Ray was friendly, meticulous and professional. We hired him specifically for mold inspection and he did a wonderful job complete with a comprehensive report and lab results. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.”

Jonathan Bogasky
Verified Google review
★★★★★
Got me in within the 5-day window.

“It was a pleasure working with Ray! I reached out to him after putting in an offer and he was able to get me in within the 5-day window. I was a little skeptical, being a first time condo buyer — but he quickly gained my trust as a fellow former service member and talking through his process with me. Will work with him again & highly recommend!”

Kiara Pedraza
Verified Google review
★★★★★
Professional and high-tech.

“Ray was professional and high tech! I would highly recommend SAHM home inspectors for your next home inspection. He gave great advice and helped inform me throughout the process so I knew what to expect. His final report was most impressive with an interactive portal that allows me to easily filter and skip to the areas I want to see.”

Elizabeth Bennetts
Verified Google review
★★★★★
Five hours, incredibly detailed.

“Working with Ray was an excellent experience. He spent around 5 hours inspecting our prospective home, and supplied us with a very detailed inspection report. Ray was very helpful and helped us understand his findings during the inspection, and was easy to get along with. Highly recommend!”

Chloe Muchler
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★★★★★
Scheduled within 48 hours.

“Ray was very thorough and the report was super helpful with great pictures and labels showing where everything is for future reference! Was able to schedule my inspection under 48 hours of when I called. Would definitely recommend.”

Holly Carrasquillo
Verified Google review
★★★★★
Got me in within the 5-day window.

“It was a pleasure working with Ray! I reached out to him after putting in an offer and he was able to get me in within the 5-day window. I was a little skeptical, being a first time condo buyer — but he quickly gained my trust as a fellow former service member and talking through his process with me. Will work with him again & highly recommend!”

Kiara Pedraza
Verified Google review
★★★★★
Professional and high-tech.

“Ray was professional and high tech! I would highly recommend SAHM home inspectors for your next home inspection. He gave great advice and helped inform me throughout the process so I knew what to expect. His final report was most impressive with an interactive portal that allows me to easily filter and skip to the areas I want to see.”

Elizabeth Bennetts
Verified Google review
★★★★★
Five hours, incredibly detailed.

“Working with Ray was an excellent experience. He spent around 5 hours inspecting our prospective home, and supplied us with a very detailed inspection report. Ray was very helpful and helped us understand his findings during the inspection, and was easy to get along with. Highly recommend!”

Chloe Muchler
Verified Google review
★★★★★
Scheduled within 48 hours.

“Ray was very thorough and the report was super helpful with great pictures and labels showing where everything is for future reference! Was able to schedule my inspection under 48 hours of when I called. Would definitely recommend.”

Holly Carrasquillo
Verified Google review
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