{"id":5177,"date":"2026-05-15T02:00:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T09:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=5177"},"modified":"2026-05-20T10:38:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T17:38:44","slug":"home-inspection-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/home-inspection-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost Sellers?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A home inspection can cost you time, money, or even your sale.<\/p>\n

While buyers usually pay for the service during a traditional home sale, the issues uncovered can lead to expensive repair demands or deal-breaking structural surprises. As a home seller, you need to be prepared for every possible scenario.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve gathered insights from veteran inspectors and agents to break down exactly what a home inspection costs you as a seller.<\/p>\n

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How much does a home inspection cost?<\/h2>\n

The national average cost of a home inspection is $296-$424<\/a>, depending on your local real estate market, your home\u2019s size, and the home inspector\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n

Dave Taurinskas<\/a>, owner of Reassurance Home Inspections serving Minnesota, has more than 30 years of experience. He says his base fee is similar to the national average of $343. \u201cI charge a base fee for a home up to 2,000 square feet,\u201d he explains. \u201cIf the home is above 2,000 square feet, it\u2019s an additional charge per 500 square feet.\u201d<\/p>\n