A thorough home inspection is a
critical step in the home-buying process, which is one reason that
it's typically thought of as something the buyer has to do. There
are, however, a few things that a seller can do to make the process
smoother and ensure that a property gets flying colors during the
inspection.
What can sellers do to get ready for an
inspection?
The first thing is make sure they
aren't around during the inspector's visit, says Kenny Rhodes, a
licensed home inspector with nearly 20 years experience. "It's
really important that the seller not be here when we're being
critical of his home," Rhodes says. If a homeowner does hang
around, the potential buyer may not feel comfortable asking questions
or discussing a property's issues openly and honestly.
A seller can also prepare the home for
the inspection. The most important thing to do here is to keep all
key areas of the house free, clear and accessible. This includes
providing access to the furnace, boiler and circuit breaker.
The 3 Things a Seller Should do to
Prepare for the Inspection:
- Pre Sale Inspection: It is a good idea to pre- inspect your home before it hits the market so you can address any issues before hand.
- Leave the house: Leave your home while the official inspection is made with the buyers. If the homeowner does hang around, the potential buyer may not feel comfortable asking questions or discussing a property's issues openly and honestly.
- Tidy Up: An important thing to do is to keep all key areas of the house free, clear and accessible so the inspector can get to the furnace, boiler and circuit breaker.
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