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Pre-inspection List

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Spartanburg, S.C.

Pre-inspection Check List

Confirm that all utilities are on and pilot flames are ignited.

Provide keys for all doors and gates.

Make sure that all domestic animals are secured.

Change or clean dirty A/C filters.

Clean range exhaust filter if there is grease build up.

Check batteries in smoke detector.

Free windows that have been painted shut.

Replace torn weather stripping around exterior doors.

Replace any missing switch or receptacle covers.

Clean gutters and down spouts.

Trim back any limbs that may be touching the roof of the house.

Have a 'happy home inspection'.

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James K Barath, CMPS
Canopy Mortgage, LLC - Crown Point, IN
FICO Pro, Certified Military Housing Specialist

Great list for your clients. Here is one more to add to your list for those homes that are contracted with an FHA insured loan contingency: Make sure all areas of peeling or cracked paint is remedied.

Nov 15, 2009 02:12 PM
Cameron Novak
The Homefinding Center - 1000 Palms, CA
Real Estate Broker since 2008

Good list of items that frequently get overlooked and delay closings.

Thanks for sharing,

 

Nov 15, 2009 04:19 PM
Alexandria Virginia
Featuring Susan Craft, CRS, REALTORĀ® - McEnearney Associates - Alexandria, VA
Real Estate Editor

Very good idea.  We are going to implement this with clients.  I think the clients will really appreciate it.

Nov 15, 2009 10:52 PM