jessestroup...sellers have always needed help to get ready for an inspection. here’s a list of...
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10 WAYS FOR SELLERS TO PREP FORTODAY’S INSPECTIONS
Sellers have always needed help to get ready for an inspection.Here’s a list of inspection guidelines that combine time-tested advice with
guidance for today’s safety concerns..On the inspection day:
1. Set some rules. Whether or not regulations require it, ask inspectors to wear masks,gloves, and either booties or anti-slip socks inside the home. Request they sweepup debris they may stir up inspecting the attic, cellar, or other spaces. Have handsanitizer and disinfectant wipes available and ask inspectors to use them aftertouching any surfaces. Here are some additional ideas related to home showings.
2.Give inspectors room to work. Inspectors need access to things they check, butthey’re not allowed to touch or move the seller’s personal items, so if inspectors can’tget to something, they’ll have to come back, prolonging the process. Sellers shouldfree up unobstructed paths to water heaters, HVAC units and grates, electrical panels,cellar or crawl spaces, and attics. If attic entry is in a closet, the contents shouldbe removed or covered in plastic in case dirt is dislodged when the access panelis opened. Sellers should move vehicles out of the garage, so inspectors can walkthrough easily, making sure objects aren’t blocking the garage door motion sensors.
3.Explain how things work. If inspectors can’t determine how something works,they may report it “inoperable.” Better for sellers to tell inspectors how systems,appliances, and other equipment operate, including special instructions, which willalso help prevent a setting or a system from being altered. To ensure safety, sellersshould leave an instruction sheet.
Before the inspection day:1. Clean windowsills and tracks. Inspectors open and close every window, so sellers
should wipe off dead bugs and dust.
2.Clear dryer vents. If the dryer vent isn’t clean, it goes on the inspection report!
3.Service the HVAC. If it hasn’t been done recently, have sellers service the heating andcooling system, replacing filters if applicable.
4.Caulk where needed. Sellers should fix missing caulk around sinks, tubs, tile, andcountertops in the kitchen and bathroom.
5.Change light bulbs and batteries. Sellers should make sure all lights work, as well asremote controls for ceiling fans, lights, garage door openers, and other devices stayingwith the home.
6.Check the ice maker. If the freezer has an ice maker, it should be turned on andmaking ice.
7. Test all doors and special property features. Sellers should check locks, hinges,and latches on all doors to make sure they work smoothly. If the home has lawnsprinklers, outdoor lighting, a spa, or a pool, the mechanical functions should allwork properly.
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