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How Sellers Can Prepare For A Home Inspection

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If you're in the process of selling your home and you have accepted an offer, chances are high that the buyer has elected to do a home inspection. They will have a trained inspection professional come to your home to take a look at everything and determine the home's condition as well as other important information about your home. You want to make sure that your property is ready for the inspection, and there are some things that you can do to prepare. Keep reading to learn how sellers can prepare for a home inspection.

Keep the Home in Showing Condition

Don't just give up on making the house look good because you're no longer giving showings. You want the home to be inviting, clean, and easy to walk through during the inspection. Take the time to clean and de-clutter your home to make things easier for the inspector.

Gather Documentation

It's a good idea to spend some time gathering documentation before the inspection. You should look for any and all documentation of repairs or work that you've done to the house as well as maintenance work that was done. If issues come up in the inspection, you want to be able to prove that you've done what you can to take care of any issues and that you've kept up with regular home maintenance.

Check Batteries and Light Bulbs

Another thing that you can do is check all batteries and check light bulbs to make sure they're replaced. This is something that the inspector will check. If you've been ignoring your smoke detector or a missing bulb in your spare bedroom, now is the time to take care of these easy fixes. 

Change Air Filters

Do change the air filters in your HVAC system. This is an easy maintenance step that may go overlooked, and you want to show that you have taken care of this.

Repair Obvious Fixes

If you know something is broken and it's a relatively easy fix, just go ahead and fix it before the inspection. Otherwise, it will be just another item on a long list of repairs or potential home issues. 

Make Sure All Appliances Work

You should make sure that all of your appliances are in working order. If you have dishes in your dishwasher or pans in the oven, you should move them out. The inspector will be testing all appliances to make sure that they work. 

If you're selling your home, you want to do your best to have a good inspection. Taking these steps can help you better prepare for a home inspection. 

To learn more, contact a resource like Shield  Home Inspection.


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