Sellers do you want a Clean Home Inspection Report? 12 Most Important Things to Check for

Being a Realtor we always are looking out for what the home sellers did not do or buyers are looking for how to negotiate the value down on the home. However a well maintained (not only updated) home can return or leverage your home in the Northern Virginia real estate market.  Apart from returns it will save you hundreds in both health and savings if you do keep up with your home maintenance.

Here are 12 important inspection that home owners should do to maintain the value of the home:

1. Duct Cleaning- If you have pets or not over the years the ducts do collect dust. To improve your furnace efficiency get the ducts cleaned professionally. Don't forgot the dryer vents when you get the ducts cleaned.

2. Exterior caulking and maintenance- Mighty winter is around the corner, why wait till it is tooooo cold to caulk outside. Walk around the home check all the exterior doors and windows frames for rot and caulk.

3. HVAC serviced- Just like your health, get the HVAC serviced annually if not bi-annunally. This will help you save thousands if the system dies middle of fridge cold weather or scorching heat.

4. Windows- Once year open and close all your windows. This will help you to evaluate if the spring or the cord is broken. Stuck windows are always on the list of home inspection. Install any missing or broken screens.

5. Exterior Drain- When it pours you get a puddle in your backyard? If so fall is a perfect time to get contractor to evaluate and drain the water away.

6. Insulation- Does one of the bedrooms feel much colder than the other one? Stick your head in the attic and see if the insulation is leveled or low.

7. Fireplace- Before you lit up the fireplace get it serviced ...do you the carbon dioxide is dangerous right? 

8. Sump Pump- Pull the lid off and peak if dirt and debris is blocking the float...also check if the motor is still working.

9. Roof- Check if any roof tiles are loose or missing. While out there check out the gutters if they are hanging loose or nails sticking out get it correct right away.

10. Hand Rails- Both inside and outside if you have any hand rails do ensure they are secured. 

11. Smoke Alarms- If you have never tested or changed batteries this may be the time. Replace any smoke alarms that are over 10 year old and test to ensure they all are working.

12. GFIC- Trip the GFIC in order to ensure if it is still working.

If you are unsure about how to proceed contact your local  home inspector or ask yourNorthern Virginia Realtor who can recommend some one. 

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