Get a useful view before listing
A pre-listing inspection can help you understand the home's condition before buyers begin their own review. It is an opportunity to identify visible concerns early, consider which repairs make sense for your plans, and assemble information for conversations with your real estate professional. It does not guarantee a sale, prevent later discoveries or determine how a buyer will respond.
Camelot Home Inspections Inc. is a family-owned company founded in 2004. Bob Murphy, a Certified Master Inspector (CMI), has personally completed more than 5,000 inspections in the Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia region. His hands-on construction experience includes roofing, demolition, hardwood flooring and restoration.
What the inspection can and cannot tell you
The inspection is a visual, non-invasive review of accessible areas on the day of the visit. It can document observable conditions in the home and help flag items that may merit repair, routine upkeep or further evaluation. The inspector does not open walls or move built-in materials to investigate concealed spaces. If furniture, stored belongings, locked doors or other barriers limit access, those areas cannot be fully assessed; note this in advance and clear access where practical.
An inspection is not a warranty, a promise that no problem exists, or a code-compliance certification. Conditions can change, and some defects are hidden or intermittent. A report records observations rather than prescribing every repair or deciding the cause of a concern. Where a finding needs specialized diagnosis or repair, you can discuss next steps with a qualified trade professional or your other advisers.
Prepare the property and set expectations
Before the appointment, make the home reasonably accessible: unlock rooms and service areas you want reviewed, provide safe access to the attic or other entry points, and move stored items away from equipment when feasible. Tell us about known issues, previous repairs, areas that may be inaccessible and any particular concerns you want the inspector to understand. Do not conceal a concern; clear context helps make the visit more useful.
If the property is occupied, coordinate entry with residents and secure pets as needed. Gather any records you want to have available, such as information about past work or maintenance, but the inspection does not independently verify every document or repair. Ask your real estate professional how inspection findings fit your selling plans; decisions about repairs, pricing and transaction disclosures remain yours and your advisers'.
Discuss the right scope
To arrange a conversation, call (855) 312-9472 or email [email protected]. Include the property's town or general location, that you are preparing to sell, the type of inspection you are considering, any preferred dates or access constraints, and specific concerns. We can clarify the service scope and discuss scheduling directly; no online calendar or form is required.
After the inspection, the digital report uses photographs, diagrams and descriptions to make observations easier to review. Read the findings in context, then decide what to address or discuss with your advisers. Learn more about our reports, explore inspection services, or use the contact page for company contact details.