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Sellers can speed-up their home inspection and have a cleaner inspection report by
following these simple suggestions. The inspection will go smoother, with fewer
concerns/issues that could delay closing.
Checking these items before your home inspection is a worthwhile investment in selling
your property. Your real estate agent will thank you!
following these simple suggestions. The inspection will go smoother, with fewer
concerns/issues that could delay closing.
- Ensure that the water, electric and gas services are on, with gas pilot lights lit.
- Ensure pets won't hinder the inspection. Ideally, they should be removed from
premises or secured outside. Tell your agent about any pets at home. - Replace burned out bulbs to avoid a "Light is inoperable" report comment that may
suggest an electrical problem. - Test GFCI receptacles to ensure proper operation. Replace inoperable units to
avoid a report comment to do so. - Clean or replace dirty HVAC air filters. They should fit securely.
- Remove stored items, debris and wood from foundation. These may be cited as
"conducive conditions" for wood destroying oganisms/insects. - Remove items blocking access to HVAC equipment, electric service panels, water
heaters, attics and crawl spaces. - Unlock areas the inspector must access - attic doors or hatches, electric service
panels, closets, fence gates and crawl spaces. - Trim tree limbs to 10' from the roof and shrubs from the house to allow access and to
avoid report recommendations to do so. - Attend to broken or missing items like doorknobs, locks and latches; windowpanes,
screens and locks; gutters, downspouts and chimney caps.
Checking these items before your home inspection is a worthwhile investment in selling
your property. Your real estate agent will thank you!
| Brady Home Inspection Eureka, CA 707 444-9922 ralph@bradyinspects.com |
