Inspection guide
Pre-Auction / Pre-Sale Vendor Report
About this inspection
What it is and why it matters
A seller-commissioned inspection that identifies defects before a property is listed or auctioned. It gives you time to repair, disclose or price issues before buyers use them to renegotiate.
Finding problems before the campaign starts reduces late surprises, supports realistic pricing and lets buyers assess the property with clearer information.
What inspectors usually check
- Visible major defects and structural movement indicators
- Moisture, drainage and maintenance concerns
- Accessible roof, subfloor, interior and exterior areas
- Timber-pest evidence when pest coverage is included
Confirm whether the report can be supplied to multiple buyers and whether building and pest are both included. Repair quotations are generally separate.
Typical cost
Average price
- 1–2 bedroom house
- $410
- 3–4 bedroom house
- $455
- 5+ bedroom house
- $495
- Apartment or unit
- $400
Indicative Australian averages rounded from current InspectorFind listings. Pest coverage and report distribution may be priced separately.
Timing
Scheduling and demand
- When to schedule
- One to two weeks before photography or listing.
- Typical arrival
- Within one to three business days.
- Demand
- Higher during spring auction campaigns.
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