Congratulations! Your home is under contract, and the buyer has ordered the home inspection.
As the seller, you are probably busy packing for the big day. A hundred details are running through your mind. But take a few minutes to prepare for the home inspection.
If your home is in need of repairs, hopefully you addressed these items before putting your home on the market. If not, now is a good time to remedy these concerns. See this oldie but goodie inspection checklist.
Remember, the inspector needs access under the kitchen sink**, as well as all the bathrooms sinks to check for leaks. It may not occur to you to tidy up these spaces before the inspector arrives. The inspector will not move items out of the way, so be sure the area is clear of cleaning supplies, detergent, and other items.
Likewise, the inspector needs access to the electrical panel. It may be located in the garage, utility room, or another interior room, depending on the age of the home. Be sure boxes or other items do not block access to the breaker panel. If the inspector cannot access these systems, it could delay your closing, or at the very least, create a return visit.
If you'll take a few minutes to prepare for the visit, your inspection can be completed in a timely manner.
**As a side note, guess who discovered a leak under the sink while writing this post? Yes, yours truly. A small leak, undetected for months, was repaired this morning by my trusted plumber.
For more information on this topic, or to sell your Brandon, MS area home, please call me at 601-278-4513.
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