Pre-Listing Inspection ROI — Does the Cost Justify the Sale Price Lift?

Pre-listing inspection ROI — what $550 typically saves at sale. Quick answer: A pre-listing building inspection costs $400-$600 in Melbourne’s western suburbs and typically lifts sale price by $5,000-$25,000 by removing buyer uncertainty, killing post-offer renegotiation, and shortening days-on-market. Vendors who provide an independent inspection report consistently outperform vendors who don’t — the ROI is […]
Vendor Disclosure vs Vendor Inspection — What’s the Difference?

Vendor disclosure vs pre-sale inspection — different documents, different protections. About the author: Michael Tuder is a Victorian Building Authority Registered Builder and the founder of Star Building Inspections. With 30+ years building and inspecting homes across Melbourne’s western suburbs, Michael personally carries out every inspection. AS4349.1-2007 and AS4349.3 compliant. Sellers in Victoria face two […]
Top Defects Pre-Sale Inspections Find That Derail Home Sales

Five defects that derail home sales — and what they cost when you find them late. About the author: Michael Tuder is a Victorian Building Authority Registered Builder and the founder of Star Building Inspections. With 30+ years building and inspecting homes across Melbourne’s western suburbs, Michael personally carries out every inspection. AS4349.1-2007 and AS4349.3 […]
Should You Get a Pre-Sale Building Inspection Before Listing Your Home?

Should you book a pre-sale inspection? — the decision flow. About the author: Michael Tuder is a Victorian Building Authority Registered Builder and the founder of Star Building Inspections. With 30+ years building and inspecting homes across Melbourne’s western suburbs, Michael personally carries out every inspection. AS4349.1-2007 and AS4349.3 compliant. Most sellers think building inspections […]