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Home inspections are critical in the process of buying and selling a home, and there is usually no way around them. That's why I'm beginning a three-part series where I'm going to be providing you with tips on how to prepare for inspections and ensure that your home shows well during them. This can be a stressful time, but it doesn't have to be.
- Make sure nothing is blocking the attic. The home inspector will surely want to go up there to check on your roof, so make it easy on yourself and them.
- Don't forget about the crawl space. Homeowners often forget that the crawl space will need to be examined as well, and this helps the inspector determine if you have problems caused by moisture.
- Make the electric box accessible: Often times these boxes are located in the garage and we have things propped up against them.
- Replace all burned out light bulbs. This is a common issue, and sometimes when home inspectors see this, they'll think that the fixture is broken, not the light bulb.
- Secure your pets, or move them elsewhere. They just seem to get in the way and are better off somewhere else.
- Have your HVA system inspected prior to the inspection. If you have dirty filters the home inspector will take note, and this will not look good on the report.
- Clean your windows. This is especially true with thermopane windows. Sometimes when they're dirty they'll think that the seal is broken, so be sure to clean them beforehand.
Thanks for tuning in, and don't forget to watch the next video in this series!
