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Inspection Tips for Buyers and Sellers
If you’ve never been party to a home inspection, either
as a buyer or a seller, here are a few tips to help the process
along and ensure that things go as smoothly as possible.
Attending an inspection…
• Allow approximately three hours on site for a complete
and thorough inspection.
• Try not to bring too many people with you to the
inspection. Remember, this isn’t your house yet –
we are here at the courtesy of the vendor.
Preparing your current home to be inspected…
- Budget approximately three hours
for your purchaser and their inspector to be in your home.
- Avoid interfering with or distracting
the inspector if you plan to be home.
- Ensure that you have provided
the inspector with clear access to:
- the furnace
- water heater and shutoff
- electrical panel
- air conditioner
- attic hatch (clear shelves in
closet if necessary, etc.)
- Ensure that there are no locked or
obstructed doors.
- If the garage is equipped with an
automatic opener, please ensure that a remote is available
if required for access.
- You may also wish to ensure that
personal and private items are properly put away. Remember,
a home inspector will be checking closets and cupboards
(but not drawers).
“Inspections as they should be!” |
