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Prepare for the Home Inspection

When selling your home, the home inspection process can be scary...but it doesn't have to be.

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How to Prepare

For a Home Inspection

Preparing for the home inspection means that you are presenting your home in its best condition and helping to prevent closing delays.

When you’re going through the stress of selling your home you want the sale to go as smoothly as possible. Rather than having concerns revealed during the inspection, it is best to complete repairs beforehand.

IDEALLY BEFORE YOU LIST:

Address wet or damp basement issues

repair any cracks or deterioration in the exterior masonry.

Replace or repair any rotting wood on exterior windows and doors.

Have a check-up for your heating system /air conditioning system.

Have any electrical issues investigated by an electrician

ON INSPECTION DAY

thoroughly clean the house.
make sure that all pilot lights are lit.
leave all interior doors unlocked.
if the attic hatch is inside a closet, remove clothing.
remove or secure pets in crates.
Leave the house for at least 3 hours.

Provide Unobstructed access to the:

electrical panel

furnace

main water line

hot water tank

air exchanger

The best way to avoid surprises to schedule a Listing Inspection...read on...

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What to Expect from our Service

Our team of home inspectors utilizes state-of-the-art technology and draws upon their extensive training to assess your home with a discerning eye. Additionally, we provide you with valuable insights into the inner workings of your new residence and offer guidance on future maintenance requirements to help you preserve your investment.

Comprehensive Evaluation: Our experienced inspectors will thoroughly assess your home’s interior and exterior, including its structural elements, systems (plumbing, heating, electrical, HVAC) and more.

Detailed Reports: You’ll receive a comprehensive report outlining significant concerns; defects that require a deeper look; those that require repair soon after possession; and those that can wait a bit longer.

Helpful Advice: Our home inspectors provide advice on required home maintenance tips and operations of home systems.

Cost Savings: Addressing maintenance issues promptly can prevent small problems from escalating into major, expensive repairs.

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When you plan to sell your property...

Seller's (Listing) Inspection

A home listed as 'pre-inspected' offers potential buyers confidence that this home is ready to move into. A clean home inspection report is a strong marketing tool and provides a third-party, unbiased opinion to offer to your potential buyers.

A positive home inspection report serves as a powerful marketing tool, presenting a neutral viewpoint to potential buyers.

You have the flexibility to select a highly qualified, certified inspector, and respected company ensuring a thorough evaluation.

Inspection scheduling is adaptable, catering to your convenience.

Immediate safety concerns can be identified before property tours, prioritizing your family's well-being.

Demonstrates a commitment to transparency, streamlining negotiations and accelerating the real estate transaction.

Additional benefits:

Allows time for necessary repairs, with paid invoices easily attached to the inspection report.

The CRIS Report enables you to easily create and share repair lists for contractors.

Provides the opportunity to explore competitive contractor options and include estimates in the report, preventing inflated buyer estimates during negotiations.

Justifies your asking price by showcasing a pristine property or documenting rectified issues.

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