Selling a Home – What to do before your Home Inspection is Performed

For those homeowners who are preparing to sell their homes, we here at From the Ground Up Inspections have some helpful information to offer so that your inspection will be performed faster and more smoothly.  These simple tips will contribute to a more thorough inspection of your home and one that will be performed quicker and more efficiently.  Your home inspection is a critical step in your selling process.  It is a very competitive market out there, therefore it is important to realize that you can actually speed up your home inspection and even have a closing on your home much sooner than you think if only you abide by these simple instructions either on or the day before your inspection is performed.

TIPS TO MAKE YOUR HOME INSPECTION FASTER AND MORE EFFICIENT

1.     Make certain that all your utilities - water, gas and electric are on and that any gas pilot lights are burning.

2.     Prior to the actual inspection make a point to replace any bulbs that may be burnt out.  This simple act will avoid any comments that suggest there may be some sort of an electrical problem because the light did not come on. 

3.     Make sure that your agent and the inspector are aware of any pets you may have.  Also, make certain that your pets will not interfere with the inspection.  Perhaps you can secure them outside of the home until the inspection is completed.

4.     Check your HVAC system and clean or replace any filters that have a need.  In addition, be certain that all filters are the appropriate size and fit securely.

5.     Replace the batteries in your smoke detector or your carbon monoxide detectors before the inspector arrives to ensure that when tested, they both work effectively and efficiently without any mishaps.

6.     Also with regard to your HVAC system, make certain that there are no obstacles blocking the HVAC equipment.  In addition, remove any items that may be blocking access to your electric service panels, as well as your water heaters, your attics and crawl spaces.  This will surely save a great deal of time during the inspection.

7.     It only makes sense to unlock any areas that the inspector may need to access such as electric service panels, attic or crawl space doors, hatches, fence gates or closets of any type.

8.     Remove any stored items or any type of wood from the foundation since these types of items are considered “conducive conditions” for termites. 

9.     Do a walk through the home and give attention to or replace any broken or missing items such as doorknobs, locks, windows that stick, windowpanes, screens and locks on windows and doors, gutters and downspouts, and chimneys and chimney caps. 

10.  Trim any tree limbs you may have hanging near to or over the house to 10’ from the roof and trim any shrubs or bushes to allow easy access into your home.

BETTER INSPECTION RESULTS

Taking the time to check these specific elements and perform each one prior to the home inspection will certainly make your inspection report much better and more concise, and surely an excellent inspection report contributes to a more successful sale of your home.  And don’t forget, when you are ready to have a home inspection performed on your home reach out to the outstanding inspectors here at From the Ground Up Inspections and let us handle your simple and fast inspection walk-through and deliver the results you need.  Contact us today.  We so look forward to serving you.

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From the Ground Up Home Inspections always performs a thorough Home inspection, will clearly communicate their findings to you, along with providing you with a detailed report. For all your Middle Tennessee home inspection needs, From the Ground Up Inspections offers professional experience you can count on. To learn more about our services, prices or to schedule an appointment, contact From the Ground Up Inspections at (615) 351-1922. We look forward to helping you!

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