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’ll coordinate a full third-party home inspection. From there, our licensed contractors 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.
By sharing a professional inspection report upfront, you’re showing buyers that you’re transparent about your home’s condition. This level of honesty can build buyer confidence and potentially lead to stronger offers. While some buyers may still choose to conduct their own inspection, many feel reassured by the unbiased third-party findings you've already provided—sometimes skipping their own inspection altogether.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 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. A sample of the inspection report can be viewed here: Report
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 Refresh, you don’t pay until closing, and we handle everything start to finish with our licensed contractors. You're free to use your own provider if you prefer.
Not at all. If you fall back in love with your home after seeing its potential, great! If you choose not to list within two weeks of the certification, you’ll begin equal monthly payments for the inspection and any completed repairs—or you can apply with our financing partner.
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.
You can view a sample of the inspection report by clicking here.
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 with the inspection.