Home Inspection Tips For Sellers

West Island Home Inspection Tips For Sellers

A home inspection is a great opportunity for you, as a seller to get the best asking price for your home. Having an inspection prior to listing your property, allows you to see it through the eyes of a buyer. This will give you the best opportunity to make any repairs or improvements to your home as needed, to increase its value.

Tips For Homesellers prior to inspection

Exterior

• Clean debris from gutters and drains
• Re-caulk around exterior windows & doors
• Repair damaged masonry on walkways & steps
• Repair minor defect in exterior wall materials
• Replace damaged and missing shingles
• Seal driveway cracks

Interior

• Repair leaking faucets and fixtures
• Repair cracked and broken window panes
• Have chimneys cleaned
• Have a professional electrician inspect receptacle & switches, then make necessary repairs
• Re-caulk around bathtubs & sinks
• Arrange service for your HVAC
• Replace batteries in smoke & carbon monoxide detectors
• Loosen any windows that are painted shut

Tips For Homesellers on Inspection Day

• Clear entrance to storage sheds, attic, crawl spaces, basement, and garage
• Clear paths of snow & debris
• If the buyer will be present, then be away from the house for the duration of the inspection
• Keep pets in a safe location or remove them from the property if necessary
• Move objects away from water heater, furnace and air conditioner
• Provide all keys for any locked doors

Disclosures & Warranties

• Disclose past fires, floods and major repair work
• Provide building permits or plans for any major renovations
• Provide invoices & warranties for major improvements like roofs, furnaces, and appliances