This segment is part of a larger Virtual Live Event that we held in June 2021

The Gist:

When you’re selling your home, you feel like you’re set when you recieve an offer, up until you get notice that a home inspection has been booked. Many sellers are nervous about this part of the process, so Cam & Jules Bullock from A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections gave us a list of some key points that will make the home inspection go smooth.

Safety Concerns

One of the easiest things a seller can do to prepare for the home inspection is to check out the smoke detectors and the carbon monoxide detectors. Do they even have any? Are they up to date? Do they have batteries? Are they in the right places (eg., close to a natural gas fireplace, etc)?

Major Mechanical

Two of the biggest items that get checked during the home inspection are the furnace and the hot water tank. It is usually worth it to have someone come in and tune up your mechanical items way before the home inspection, keep all the paperwork, and have those documents accessible to the buyers. If you are made aware that your mechanical items either need to be replaced soon or have a lot of repairs that need to be done, going out and getting two or three quotes for the potential buyer puts you in a much better position than if this was a surprise to you from the home inspection.

Roof

Make sure the gutters are clean, and cut your trees and bushes back a bit. First impressions make a big difference, even to home inspectors.

Easy Access

Make sure to clear away any and all clutter around the mechanical room and electrical panels. They will try to get at them, but if they cant then thats a big question mark in the potential buyers eyes, and could jeopardize the deal.

Be Aware of Your Homes Age

These things aren’t usually absolute deal breakers, but there are a few things that home inspectors look for based on the age of your home. If your home was built in the 60s-70s, they may focus more on the electrical— looking to see if it’s been upgraded, if there is aluminum wiring, and even if the house has asbestos. If your house was built in the 70s-90s, Poly B Plumbing is the big one. There isn’t much to do about these things if you’re already at the point of the home inspection, but knowing about these things beforehand can save you some headaches and you may be able to reflect them in the price of your home.

 

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