\nFrankly put- if the inspector cannot get to what they need to, they can\u2019t check it. Removing stuff out of the way of sinks, hot water units, furnaces, drain clean-outs, etc. can make their lives a lot easier. If they can\u2019t get to certain spaces it may look bad to the buyer.<\/p>\n
2: Do your repairs before the inspection<\/span><\/strong> 3: Do some preventative maintenance<\/span><\/strong> 4: Clean the Home<\/span><\/strong> 5: Leave the house<\/span> <\/strong>
\nA lot of times, it is easy to forget to do certain things around the house that you have become blinded to. For example- the kitchen sink is usually slow to drain but that has not bothered you in months, but it will both the inspector and the potential buyer. Unclog any drains, fix any leaks, tighten up those few loose valves etc. Another good tip- check the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors! Just testing them to make sure they work can help you out too. Check the towns code just to be sure you have the right amount of detectors before you have the inspection done- sometimes it may vary from town to town. If there are a few minor things around the house that are not done it could potentially make the inspector think there are so some serious issues they may be missing.<\/p>\n
\nJust getting a few things cleaned and tuned up will mean a lot to the inspector and the potential buyer. Getting your HVAC system tuned up and cleaned and changing the filter means that you are still keeping up with the appliances in your home even though you may be leaving soon. Leave the receipts on the counter to show that you have kept up with these things. Getting the gutters cleaned or having the hot water tank checked as well will also help.<\/p>\n
\nMake no mistake- potential buyers would rather buy a home from someone who is neat and tidy over someone ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.reddoorwny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cleaning.jpg\")
<\/a>who is messy and even dirty. Wouldn\u2019t you? If a home is neat and tidy it is usually a sign that the current owner takes a lot of pride in their home and they care about it. Making sure the home is clean for the inspection will give the impression that you care about what happens to it. It is a good way to start off the inspection process.<\/p>\n
\nThere is almost no reason for you to be there during the inspection process. Inspections can take a long time and the inspector has to do a lot of things- go up on the roof, turn the AC or furnace on full blast, open cabinets, the list goes on. You standing there watching them can make them nervous or hesitant to do certain things. It is also a time for the potential buyer to be there and able to speak freely without fear of offending you. A lot of time and money goes into buying a house, and it is a huge investment. The buyer has the right to be fully aware of what they\u2019re getting into. Most home inspections take a while- so be sure to schedule for at least 3 hours away from your house.<\/p>\n