What is SODL Certified?
SODL Certified is our pre-listing inspection and repair program designed to give homeowners peace of mind and provide buyers with complete transparency. Before your home hits the market, we coordinate a full third-party home inspection. Our licensed contractors can take care of any necessary repairs — and you don't pay for the inspection or the repairs until closing.
We upload both the inspection report and a list of completed repairs directly to your listing, helping reduce surprises during the buyer's inspection period and building trust with potential buyers.
The process
Six steps from scheduling your inspection to listing with full buyer confidence.
Fill out the scheduling form and we'll confirm your inspection date. We'll give you an exact cost based on your square footage before proceeding.
A trusted inspection partner visits your home. The inspection typically takes 1–3 hours. You receive the full report by the next business day.
We walk you through the report and provide repair estimates. You decide what to fix — nothing is required. Our licensed contractors can handle the work.
If you choose to make repairs, SODL Boost covers the cost. You pay nothing until closing.
The inspection report and a list of completed repairs are uploaded directly to your listing, building buyer confidence before they even schedule a showing.
Inspection and repair costs are deferred until closing. If you don't sell within two weeks of the inspection, an invoice is sent for the inspection cost only.
Questions
Straight answers to the most common questions about pre-listing inspections and repairs.
A certified home builds trust with buyers, reduces the chance of deals falling through during inspection, and often leads to faster offers and better sale prices. It helps your listing rise above the rest by showcasing transparency and readiness.
You don't pay anything upfront. The cost of the inspection and any repairs you choose to complete through SODL Certified are deferred until closing — or rolled into monthly payments over 12 months if you don't end up selling.
SODL Certified works exclusively with trusted third-party inspection partners to ensure consistency and neutrality. We're happy to share reports with you and walk you through every detail.
You'll receive a full report and can decide how to proceed. We'll provide estimates for repairs, and you choose what to fix. Buyers will be able to view both the original report and a summary of completed repairs.
Nope — completely optional. That said, we highly recommend it. Certified homes tend to perform better on the market, attract more serious buyers, and reduce stress for everyone involved.
Nope, but it's the most convenient option. With SODL Boost, you don't pay until closing, and we handle everything start to finish with our licensed contractors.
Not right away — but if you decide not to list within two weeks of the inspection, we'll send you an invoice to pay for the cost of the inspection. The inspection report is yours to keep. If you used SODL to make repairs, you'll begin equal monthly payments for up to twelve months to cover the cost.
Depending on the size and condition of your home, the inspection usually takes between 1 to 3 hours. You'll typically receive the full inspection report by the next business day.
Depending on the size of your home, the average rate is $470–$525. When you fill out our scheduling form we'll give you an exact amount based on your square footage before you give us the green light to proceed.
The inspection report belongs to you. You choose if and when it's shared with buyers. Many sellers opt to share it upfront to build trust and reduce surprises during negotiations, but it's entirely your decision.
Often, yes. Providing a pre-listing inspection gives buyers clarity before making an offer, which can reduce the scope of buyer inspections, shorten inspection timelines, and limit renegotiations. Buyers may still inspect, but there are typically fewer surprises.
It can. Homes with fewer unknowns tend to attract more confident buyers, experience fewer contract issues, and move more smoothly through escrow. Addressing issues upfront can also help justify pricing and reduce last-minute concessions.
That's completely up to you. You're never required to complete repairs. Some sellers fix key items, some disclose them as-is, and others adjust pricing accordingly. The inspection gives you clarity and control — you decide how to move forward.
Get your home certified before it hits the market. No upfront cost — inspection and repair fees are deferred until closing.
Get certified
Tell us about your home. A licensed SODL agent will review your details, conduct a walkthrough, and guide you through the certification process — all before you go live on MLS.