When you are selling your home, getting a pre-inspection is great place to start. The inspection is a huge part of the real estate transaction, so it only makes sense to get a pre-inspection so you can see what issues a potential buyer will be facing. Why wouldn’t you want a head start on knowing what items to fix and what items to update? If you aren’t comfortable with any of this, or you’re just pressed for time…for a small fee, you could just send me. Call or text Clifton Gill LHI #11250 @ 318-510-8313 for pricing.
How To Prepare
- Clean furnace filter
- Clean stove, oven, and microwave
- Empty storage from attic
- Ensure access points to your attic or crawl space are readily accessible
- Clear at least 4 to 6 inches of space around the perimeter of your home’s exterior
- Make no items are stored in front of the circuit breaker
- If there is a drop down attic ladder move any items stored below it
- Remove any items stored in any built-in appliances
- Clean the house
Test The Function Of Your Appliances
- Open and close windows and test locks and seals
- Flush all toilets and run all faucets
- Make sure there are no leaks or water damage
- Run any ceiling or bathroom fans
- Try all light switches
- Open and close garage doors manually and with the remote, then test the reverse safety setting
- Confirm weather stripping on doors is intact
- Ensure that downspouts are properly diverting water away from the home
- Check to make sure heating ducts are connected in crawl space
- Check that fan ducts are properly venting out of the attic
- Check the dishwasher for a visible high loop
Check Safety Devices
- Replace batteries in smoke detectors
- Test carbon monoxide detector
- Have a fire extinguisher available
- Cap gas lines or chimney entry points
Make Any Necessary Repairs
- Replace light bulbs
- Re-caulk around bathtubs and sinks
- Repair any water damage in bathrooms
- Remove any drain clogs
- Update any dingy grout
- Replace torn screens and cracked windows
- Replace any missing roofing
- Replace damaged insulation in attic and crawl space
- Cover crawl space with 6 mm plastic sheeting
- Make sure the electric panel legend has all the circuits clearly labeled
- Exterminate any pests or rodents
Clean The Exterior
- Sweep debris off the roof (or pressure wash if needed)
- Trim trees that are near or hanging over the roof line
- Remove conditions conducive to pest activity
- Clean out gutters
- Clear debris from around the A/C compressor, downspout drainage, and foundation vents
- Slope soil away from the home for water runoff
Last Minute Preparations
- Plan to leave your home an hour early
- Take pets with you
- Leave remotes for garage door, ceiling fans, lights, etc.
- Leave keys for gates, outbuildings, and electrical boxes
- Turn on pilot light for gas-fired appliances, including the water heater
- Make sure all utilities are on
- Take laundry out of the washer and dryer
- Remove dishes from the sink and dishwasher
- Leave a sketch identifying the location of a well or septic tank
- Leave paperwork for any maintenance, repairs, or insurance claims
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