When selling you home, it is in your best interest to have you home as ready as possible for an inspection. No matter how much you know about the place you've called home for many years, a home inspector may find issues that the buyers will want you to address. While there is no guarantee that any inspection will go smoothly, you can take steps to make it less likely that a home inspection will derail your home sale.
There are several ways that you can help prep your home for an inspection, which can help give a favorable view of your home to both the buyers and the inspector.
- Make sure all light bulbs are working prior to the inspections.
- Change the filters in your home and leave any service tags on systems and appliances so the inspector can see them.
- If you home is vacant, make sure the power is on so that all systems can be inspected properly.
- Make sure the inspector has clear access to all areas of your home. Think about your electrical box, water heater, AC units, attic door, etc.
- Make sure to check for any slow drains in your sinks and showers/tubs.
- Make sure all of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are in working order.
- If you home has any cracked windows or broken screens, go ahead and fix those issues prior to the inspection.
- Make sure all of your doors open and close properly without anything that's creaking, loose, or otherwise not functioning properly.
- Paint any exterior weathered wood and caulk around trim, windows, and doors.
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