7 Ways a Real Estate Agent Can Help Sellers - Before the Home Inspection

Little things you can do to stop delays of the closing process

1) Be sure the inspector has access to every area of the property ( inside and out )

2) Make sure doors and gates are unlocked, or keys are available, the inspector should have access to sheds, attics, crawl spaces, electrical panels, water heaters, Heating and air units, basements, garages

3) All utilities should be on, including pilot lights, and all light bulbs must be in working order, so there is no question of electrical, water or gas problems

4) Make sure all trees and shrubs are trimmed away from the roof and house.

5) Replace and or repair all broken windows, torn or missing screens, missing gutters, and downspouts along the roof, and If there is a chimney make sure it has a cap.

6) Clean up any debris, piles of wood, ect. from around the foundation, they may be thought of as conducive conditions for termites.

7) Make sure all filters are cleaned or replaced, test the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

If there are pets, they should not be on the premises the day of the inspection.

Consider a pre- inspection report, and provide a public link to that report, by advertising that your listing has already been inspected, and has no surprises. Buyers can see the inspection report and be one step closer in scheduling a walk-through.

Why would a home seller want a home inspection Any defects can be fixed, or repairs can be made prior to putting it on the market at a realistic cost. Before buyers come along and use defects and repairs for negotiation of the asking price, holding up the process and lowering the listing price.

Checking these areas before the home inspection will speed up the process.

“Learning More = Earning More” Michael Johnson http://www.trainingmeetings.webs.com