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Seller, Prepare Yourself For the Home Inspection

By
Real Estate Agent with Dominion Real Estate Partners, LLC

Most homes sold will have a home inspection and it may be wise to address a few things even before the inspection.  One good reason for that is an inspection with a lot of problems may make a buyer think twice about buying your home.

Here is a list of items that you can address up front:

-Faucets and pipes.  Check for leaks and drips.

-Doors.  They should close easily and latch and lock.

-Roofs.  Any missing tiles or shingles should be repaired or replaced.  Check the flashing to see if  it needs sealant.

-Toilets.  Check for leaks and cracks in the bowl.  Make sure they are not loose.

-Windows.  racked glass or broken seals should be repaired or replaced.

-A/C Filters.  Change them, a dirty filter will have an effect on the performance of the unit.  You may consider having the unit serviced so it is in top condition for the inspection.

-Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters should be in working order.

-Wiring.  Make sure that all the wiring in the house is up to code.  This is sometimes an issue if the homeowner did his own handyman wiring.

These items will help eliminate any negatives when your home is being inspected and may help secure the sale.  You should ask your listing agent for more tips on preparing your home for sale.

If you need help selling your home, please clal me and I will be glad to assist you.

 

Posted by

Wade Kawahara, Realtor

I specalize in helping Buyers and Sellers.  I bring my buyers to my sellers and sellers to the First Page of Google.  I guarantee you a Contract within 40 days, or you can Fire Me.

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Rob Magnotta
Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Irvine REALTOR - Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach & Newport Beach Coastal Specialist

Very true, Wade! You should never purchase a home without an inspection from a licensed home inspector. It's maybe the biggest investment you'll ever make.

Aug 02, 2010 06:00 PM
Mike Mayer
Mike Mayer, Broker/Owner - i List For Less Realty, LLC - Lafayette, LA

Good points Wade. (Psst - since this is a Public Post, I wanted to mention "call" is misspelled - last sentence of your post).

Aug 02, 2010 07:04 PM
Carla Dimond
CATARRA - Mountain View, CA
(Silicon Valley)

Wade, some good points.  But sometimes it is good to have a call to action that the seller does to show he has read the inspection report and is working on getting the property ready

Aug 02, 2010 07:31 PM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Wade - Fixing the items in your list can help sell a house faster.

Aug 02, 2010 10:23 PM
Wade Kawahara
Dominion Real Estate Partners, LLC - Phoenix, AZ

Rob- I always recommend a home inspection.  Like you said, it is a very big investment.

Mike- good catch.  I'll have to fix that. 

Carla-thanks for the comment.

Marc- I agree.

Aug 03, 2010 05:04 AM