There are many resources out there for preparing the home for sale and making open houses as welcoming as possible. There are even popular television shows like, Designed to Sell, which help home sellers learn about staging techniques. But this checklist is a unique guide for home sellers and their agents about ways to prepare the home for the inspection. Addressing these items can make inspections smoother for all involved.

Here's our most recent featured content in the print library in our Agent Resource Center. Feel free to add your logo and use in your marketing!

Ultimate Home Seller's Checklist - Getting the House ready for the inspection

Posted By: Chrissy Doremus, U.S. Inspect Blog

 
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08
2012
563,053 Points 17 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

I agree, most sellers will not read a book. I have a 15-20 minute DVD, and am not 100% certain they even consider watchnig it. Thanks!
4:41am • #7
392,692 Points Outside Blog

We have a simple check list down here. Live free for 3-5 years, then take the cabinets, countertops, a/c units and leave the place trashed.
4:44am • #8
129,194 Points 15 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Ah, Winston...maybe you need this one ;-) 

http://www.usinspect.com/blog/inspecting-foreclosed-homes
4:48am • #9
1,420,566 Points 41 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

WOW!
I'm impressed. . at your company's marketing savvy

I'll  check it out 

Thank you. .

 
4:49am • #10
227,197 Points 8 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Great checklist and very nice that it can be customized. And I got a good chuckle out of Winston's comment too! Thanks for sharing this helpful document!
4:52am • #11
129,194 Points 15 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Thanks Fernando! I'm very proud of my library--thanks for saying so!

Yes, Charlie, that's the best part--so feel free to try the customize feature!
4:53am • #12
281,719 Points 1 Featured Post

Chrissy, I appreciate your post and will reblog it. Thanks and have a great day!
4:55am • #13
478,784 Points 59 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Chrissy,

I have tried and tried to get sellers to have a pre listing inspection with very little success.

Have any marketing tips for me.

Have a good day.

Best, Clint mcKie
4:55am • #14
126,982 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Chrissy, Thank you for sharing this link. I checked it out and will definitely be using the free resources
5:09am • #15
129,194 Points 15 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Clint--Pre-listing inspections, while a GREAT idea, are still a pretty tough sell. Resources like these are a different way to share our expertise and knowledge with sellers.

My "marketing" philosphy is based on our company Guiding Principles, one of which is to "Create a community of knowledge and never stop learning and sharing our knowledge." I used to tutor in college and the first thing I always said was, don't work and study for the grade, work to gain the knowledge and the grades will come. We genuinely want to educate and inform those in need of our expertise, and consider it a privealge to work for every client who as a result of how we do business chooses U.S. Inspect.

As far as working with more sellers, well pre-listing inspections are still a good idea, but never underestimate the power of an excellent inspection. When you do your job so well that it's memorable, when you treat the home with the utmost respect, are neat and clean, well spoken and polite--well when it comes time for a seller to have their inspection on their new home you just might be the most recent person to have impressed them in the industry. 
5:14am • #16

Hi Chrissy, thank you for sharing the docs online!!! I have downloaded a few and will use them in our marketing.
5:29am • #17
651,924 Points 70 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Wow!  What a great list and great info!  Thank you!                                                                                
6:29am • #18
816,627 Points Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Thanks for sharing the home seller check list.  Best Regards,
6:52am • #19
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Thanks for sharing this great resource.  I will certainly take you up on the offer to use in in my own business.
7:30am • #20

Chrissy,

This is quite an extensive list!

Thanks for sharing it!

Have a great day!

Kevin
10:55am • #21
354,594 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Chrissy

I have been on AR blogging regularly since last Oct. But almost every few days I learn something new to check out. Thanks for pointing out this library. cheers cvc
12:16pm • #22
868,771 Points 5 Featured Posts

This is very helpful to have.

I'll make a note and I can send it out to clients.
5:04pm • #23
388,883 Points 21 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Chrissy, thanks for another great flyer.... consider it printed!
6:02pm • #24
548,445 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Chrissy, coming from a quality background, I love checklists.  Thanks for sharing this very useful one.
7:49pm • #25
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23
2012
1,000,632 Points 43 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

I love a good common sense list and this is a nice one every seller should see before putting their house on the market.
12:59pm • #26

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