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Tue, Sep 30, 2014

9/30/2014

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Tips for a Smooth Home Inspection

Speed up your home sale by preparing your home ahead of time using the following tips. Your home inspection will go smoother, with fewer concerns to delay closing.

  1. Confirm that that the water, electrical and gas services are turned on (including pilot lights).

  2. Make sure your pets won't hinder your home inspection. Ideally, they should be removed from the premises or secured outside. Tell your agent about any pets at home.

  3. Replace burned-out light bulbs to avoid a "light is inoperable" report that may suggest an electrical problem.

  4. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and replace dead batteries.

  5. Clean or replace dirty HVAC air filters. They should fit securely.

  6. Remove stored items, debris and wood from the foundation. These may be cited as "conducive conditions" for termites.

  7. Remove items blocking access to HVAC equipment, electrical service panels, the water heater, attic and crawlspace.

  8. Unlock any locked areas that your home inspector must access, such as the attic door or hatch, the electrical service panel, the door to the basement, and any exterior gates.

  9. Trim tree limbs so that they're at least 10 feet away from the roof.  Trim any shrubs that are too close to the house and can hides pests or hold moisture against the exterior.

  10. Repair or replace any broken or missing items, such as doorknobs, locks or latches, windowpanes or screens, gutters or downspouts, or chimney caps.

Checking these areas before your home inspection is an investment in selling your property. Better yet, have your InterNACHI inspector ensure that your home is Move-In Certified™.  Your real estate agent will thank you!


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Locksmith Houston link
7/30/2021 07:34:29 am

If you are going to inspect your home there are few tips to maintain your home before inspection, repair or replace any broken parts of locks, such as doorknobs or latches.

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Locksmith East Point link
8/12/2021 07:58:01 am

Before home inspection, repair all the faulty locking devices so that you get good reviews.

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Locksmith Hyattsville MD link
9/27/2021 12:43:47 pm

If a home inspector is going to visit your home, repair your locking system before their visit.

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