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Ten Tips to Speed Up
Your Home Inspection
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Sellers can speed their home inspection by following these suggestions. The
inspection will go smoother, with fewer concerns to delay closing.
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Confirm that water, electric
and gas service are on, with gas pilot lights burning.
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Ensure pets won't hinder the
inspection. Ideally, they should be removed from premises or secured
outside. Tell your agent about any pets at home.
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Replace burned out bulbs to
avoid a "Light is inoperable" report that may suggest an electrical
problem.
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Test smoke and carbon monoxide
detectors, and replace dead batteries.
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Clean or replace dirty HVAC air
filters. They should fit securely.
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Remove stored items, debris and
wood from foundation. These may be cited as "conducive conditions" for
termites.
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Remove items blocking access to
HVAC equipment, electric service panels, water heaters, attics and crawl
spaces.
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Unlock areas the inspector must
access - attic doors or hatches, electric service panels, closets, fence
gates and crawl spaces.
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Trim tree limbs to 10' from the
roof and shrubs from the house to allow access.
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Attend to broken or missing
items like doorknobs, locks and latches; windowpanes, screens and locks;
gutters, downspouts and chimney caps.
Checking these
areas before your home inspection is an investment in selling your property.
Your real estate agent will thank you!
"Specializing in first time home owners" |
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Thomas
Certified Home Inspections, LLC
Call Todd to schedule an inspection at 865-556-9419
Email: todd@tchitn.com
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