You can now breath a sigh of relief. Both parties have signed the purchase agreement and everyone is excited to close the sale. If you have read my prior posts hopefully you had your home inspected before you put it on the market but if you didn't you need to get ready for the buyers inspector to look over your property.
What should you do to prepare your property for a home inspections? Here are some tips that with little or no cost to you can prepare your home to avoid items I may call out on the inspection report.
1) Divert all water away from the house and clean out the gutters.
2) Ensure the grade around the house carries water away from the foundation.
3) Trim all trees and bushes away from the house as well as the roof, siding and chimney.
4) Seal any cracks in the driveway, walks and patios.
5) Caulk around windows, trim, door frames and the chimney.
6) Paint any weathered exterior wood.
7) Point up any failing mortar joints in brick and block.
8) Make sure the crawl space is accessible and is dry with a vapor barrier present on the ground.
9) Check all the windows and door to ensure proper operation and repair any cracked glass.
10) Test all GFCI outlets for proper operation.
11) Test all plumbing fixtures to make sure there are no current leaks.
12) Replace regular outlets to GFCI outlets near all water sources especially bathrooms and kitchens.
13) Clear access to the attic, crawlspace, heating system, hot water heater and the garage.
14) Replace or clean the filter to your HVAC system.
15) Make sure all the utilities are still on for the inspection.
These items will help you avoid many of the small issues we as inspectors see daily and can delay the closing of your home.
Ty Kirkpatrick, Owner TEK Inspections www.tekinspections.com 775.746.4990
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