The inspection process doesn’t need to be something you dread. Today I would like to list just five of the many ways you can prepare your property ahead of time.
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As sellers move along through the listing process, they will inevitably reach one particularly dreaded step: the home inspection.
Is it truly necessary for sellers to fear this point in the transaction? Actually, no. As long as you take the time to properly prepare your property, the inspection process should go smoothly.
There are a few easy steps sellers can and should follow while preparing for a home inspection.
1. Clean things up. Making sure your home is neat and tidy is a great first step. Home inspectors are more likely to give a positive review when you follow this step.
2. Remove clutter from around important home systems. Home inspectors are going to need access to certain points in your home, like your heating and electrical systems, that may be currently obstructed. If this is the case, it is important to clear the way so that they can carry out the inspection without such impediments.
3. Keep your utilities turned on. The inspector will need your utilities to be running in order for them to verify that everything’s in working order.
The more things you do ahead of time to get your home in tip-top shape, the more likely you are to pass the inspection with flying colors.
4. Leave out keys for the attic, basement, or other typically locked areas of your property. Once again, an inspector must be able to access all areas of your home in order to provide a thorough assessment.
5. Clean up the property’s exterior. Cleaning out your gutters, trimming back trees and bushes, and making sure the outside of your home is in a generally tidy condition will be critical to obtaining a positive report.
The more things you do ahead of time to get your home in tip-top shape, the more likely you are to pass the inspection with flying colors. Beyond the things we have listed today, my team has a checklist of items we recommend taking care of in preparation for this process. If you are interested in obtaining a copy, please reach out. I would be happy to provide you with one.
If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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