Home Sellers Tips and Inspection Checklist:
1. Confirm that the water, electrical and gas services are turned
on (including pilot lights).2. Make sure your pets will not hinder your Home Inspection.
Ideally, pets should be removed from the premises or secured
outside. Tell your agent about any pets at home.
3. Replace burned-out light bulbs to avoid a “possible light out”
report that may suggest an electrical problem.
4. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and replace dead
batteries before your Home Inspection.
5. Clean or replace dirty HVAC air filters. They should fit securely.
6. Remove stored items, debris and wood from the foundation
and exterior surfaces to allow for proper ventilation around home.
7. Remove items blocking access to HVAC equipment, electrical service panels,
the water heater, attic and crawlspace areas.
8. Unlock any locked areas that your home inspector may access, such as the attic door or hatch, the electrical service panel or exterior sub-panels, the door to the basement, and any exterior gates.
9. Trim tree limbs so that they’re at least 10 feet away from the roof. Trim any shrubs that are too close to the house and can hold moisture against the exterior.
10. Repair or replace any broken or missing items, such as doorknobs, locks or latches, windowpanes or screens, gutters or downspouts, or chimney caps.
By: Adam Murray
