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Pre-Listing Home Inspection in Reston, VA
Selling your Reston home? Get a pre-listing inspection and written photo findings to plan repairs and next steps with your listing agent.
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How Your Pre-Listing Inspection Works
Three steps to understand your home before it goes on the market.
Starting from $350
Final pricing depends on the property and agreed scope. Optional testing and the Repair Estimate Report are quoted separately. Get your inspection quote.
Step 1
Share your property and listing timeline
Call our office or book online, whichever you prefer. Share the property address, home details and intended listing date. We will confirm the scope, final fee, appointment and assigned inspector.
Step 2
Your inspector evaluates the property
Your inspector reviews agreed, safely accessible systems and records the findings. You are welcome to join the walkthrough, ask questions and point out known concerns or earlier repairs.
Step 3
Review your report and plan next steps
Most reports are delivered within 24 to 48 hours. Review the photo findings with your listing agent, discuss any contractor follow-up and decide how to prepare the home for sale. Contact us with questions about the report. View a sample report.
What Does a Pre-Listing Inspection Include?
The same residential home inspection, arranged before you sell. Our inspectors evaluate safely accessible systems from roof to foundation, following the InterNACHI Standards of Practice. You receive written photo findings to review with your listing agent and plan next steps. The inspection is visual and non-invasive. Select an area to see what is checked.
- Range, oven and wall oven run normally
- Dishwasher, disposer and microwave run
- Kitchen exhaust fan and the dryer vent exit
- Service entrance, meter and main disconnect
- Panels, breakers, grounding and bonding
- Sampled outlets and switches; GFCI, AFCI, smoke and CO detectors
- Siding, flashing, trim, eaves, soffits and fascia
- Every exterior door and window.
- Walkways, driveway, stoops, porches, decks and railings
- Foundation walls, slabs and the basement
- Any accessible crawlspace
- Signs of movement, water penetration and wood touching soil
- Vehicle door and opener on their normal controls
- Auto reverse and photo eye safety sensors
- Walls, ceiling, floor and the fire door into the house
- Grading and drainage at the foundation
- Retaining walls and vegetation against the house
- Downspout discharge, walkways, driveway and steps
- Heating and cooling run on their normal controls
- Energy source, method and thermostat location noted
- Visible ducts, filter, condensate drainage and equipment condition
- Floors, walls, ceilings, stairs and railings
- All accessible doors and windows opened and closed
- Accessible attic: insulation depth, ventilation and framing; fireplace and damper
- Sink, faucet, drain and disposer run
- Dishwasher connection checked for leaks
- Cabinets, drawers, counters, floors, walls, ceiling and exhaust fan
- Main water and fuel shut-offs located
- Water heater, its venting and TPR valve; pipe materials
- Every toilet flushed; every sink, tub and shower run
- Coverings, flashing, vents, skylights and chimney
- Gutters, downspouts, eaves and rake
- Roof structure from inside the attic where accessible
- Visible framing, beams, posts and joists
- Masonry walls and the chimney structure
- Settlement signs: cracks, out of square openings, unlevel floors
Concealed conditions, stored belongings, utilities, weather and unsafe or restricted access can limit the inspection. Optional radon, termite and mold testing are quoted separately.
Preparing to Sell a Home in Reston
From Lake Anne Village and South Lakes to North Point, Hunters Woods and Town Center, start with your exact address, property type and intended listing date. For a condo or cluster home, include the unit, entry instructions and the areas you control so we can agree the inspection scope.
Keep association paperwork separate
For properties in Reston Association, plan the association resale-document process alongside your home inspection. Cluster or condominium associations may have their own documents. Confirm the applicable association with your agent; NDI's condition report does not replace its resale package or exterior review.
Reston Association resale documentsArrange access before listing preparations
If painting, packing or staging is underway, keep agreed inspection access points available. For a townhouse or condo, identify any shared roof, exterior or utility spaces and arrange permission before the visit. Share earlier reports and repair records rather than covering a concern before it can be reviewed.
Reston Neighborhoods and Access Planning
Lake Anne Village
Provide the full address and any unit number. Identify which interior, exterior and shared spaces are part of the requested inspection.
North Point, South Lakes and Hunters Woods
For a cluster or townhouse property, confirm entry, parking and access to any association-controlled areas you want discussed.
Town Center and station areas
For a multi-unit building, share visitor parking, building entry and any elevator arrangements before the appointment.
Before the visit: share known concerns and earlier reports or repair records. Confirm entry, parking, occupants, pets, utility status and access to the agreed areas. Keep work completed after the inspection documented for your agent; the original report does not verify later repairs.
Pre-Listing Inspection Questions in Reston
Answers for sellers planning their inspection before listing.
How much does a pre-listing inspection cost in Reston?
Pre-listing home inspections start at $350. Your final fee depends on the property and agreed scope. Share the Reston address, home type, square footage and listing timeline for a confirmed quote. Radon, termite and mold testing, and the Repair Estimate Report, are separate services.
When should I inspect my Reston home before selling?
Schedule before your planned listing date, with time to review the findings and arrange any contractor advice or work you choose. Most reports are delivered within 24 to 48 hours. Tell us when you intend to list so we can discuss available appointments.
Does this replace Reston Association's resale inspection or documents?
No. NDI provides a private home-condition inspection. Reston Association's resale-document and exterior-review process is separate, and a cluster or condominium association may have its own documents. Confirm the associations that apply to your address and plan that paperwork with your agent.
Can you inspect a Reston condo or cluster home before listing?
Yes. Provide the building and unit number, entry and parking instructions, and any elevator arrangements. We will agree the unit and exterior scope before the visit. Association-controlled areas and shared systems need authorized access and a separately agreed scope.
Do I need to repair everything before listing?
The report records observed conditions and recommendations; it is not a repair order. Review priorities with your listing agent and consult qualified contractors where recommended. Keep records of work you arrange. The inspection does not set the home's sale price or guarantee a sale outcome.
Can a buyer still arrange an inspection of my Reston home?
Yes. A buyer may arrange an independent inspection. Your seller's report describes conditions observed on its inspection date, within the agreed scope and access limits. Discuss sharing the report and any later repair records with your listing agent.
Ready to plan your inspection? Call (703) 450-6398 or request a quote. View certifications and meet the team.