DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | WEDNESDAY,
APRIL 17, 2013
David R. Leopold, owner of Pillar to Post Home
Inspection in Fairfield County, Conn., says home sellers and their real estate
professionals have an important role in preparing for a home inspection to help
ensure it goes smoothly. Leopold offers up some of the following tips in a
recent article in RISMedia, including:
1. Don’t hide what isn’t working: If
an appliance isn’t working, leave a note that indicates what isn’t working and
how you’re getting it fixed. Don’t try to conceal defects because it can make
the inspector start to view you as dishonest and wonder what else you’re
hiding.
2. Make things accessible: Ensure the location of the attic and crawlspace are identified
and easy to access. Don’t make a home inspector move your belongings in order
to gain access.
3. Check the lightbulbs: If a
lightbulb isn’t working, the inspector will need to determine if the fixture is
inoperable. Save them time by making sure all the lightbulbs in the home
operate, including those in the crawlspace, attic, and furnace rooms.
4. Note septic systems: If
you have a septic system in the yard, be sure to leave a sketch that includes
the location of it. It’ll avoid home inspectors, buyers, and real estate
professionals having to conduct prolonged searches for it, Leopold says.
5. Keep appliances clear: Don’t
leave dirty laundry in the washing machine or dryer because the inspector will
need to test the appliances, and he doesn’t want to have to pull out dirty
clothes in front of everybody, Leopold says. “Also, make sure your oven and
stovetop are clear and clean, so we can easily test them without setting off
the smoke alarm,” he adds.
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