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The Home Improvement Series: The Importance of Pre-Listing Inspections with Scott Seaton of SLS Home Inspections.
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The Real Estate Ripple The Home Improvement Series: The Importance of Pre-Listing Inspections with Scott Seaton of SLS Home Improvement.
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Hosts: Joe Medrano & Megan Wendtland
Guest: Scott Seaton, former owner of SLS Home Inspection
Thinking about listing your home? Don’t miss this episode of The Real Estate Ripple as we sit down with longtime home inspector Scott Seaton of SLS Home Inspections. With over 6,000 inspections under his belt, Scott shares invaluable insights on what sellers (and agents) need to know before listing a property.
From structural damage hidden in attics to moldy crawl spaces, Scott breaks it all down using his famous “Cookies vs. Crumbs” analogy — helping you understand what’s a deal-breaker and what’s just a simple fix.
In This Episode:Why pre-listing inspections can save sellers money, time, and deals
What to look for: Roof, attic, foundation, HVAC, plumbing, and more
The “cookie and crumb” approach to home issues
Common mistakes sellers make before going to market
How regular home maintenance prevents costly problems
Why even new construction should be inspected
What a pre-listing inspection typically costs and includes
“Water always wins” — fix small leaks before they become big problems
Document your home’s condition with date-stamped photos
Don’t ignore the attic or crawl space — inspectors won’t!
SLS Home Inspections
(815) 644-6271
slshomeinspections.com
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