Seller’s Advice – Home Inspection Part 3

 

Provide Access

Since an inspector is going to look at all the major systems of your home, make sure there is easy access throughout the house, especially to a furnace, water heater, or any other appliance that the inspector will look at. Before the inspector arrives, make sure access is not hidden or thwarted by large items – for example, if your crawlspace is accessible through the closet of a bedroom, make sure there is nothing in the room or the closet that will prevent the inspector from getting to it. Also, provide details on where the inspector can find attic and crawlspace access, and ensure those access points are ready for the inspector. Sometimes if an inspector cannot get access to something, s/he will need to reschedule and there can be additional charges for having to return.

Many sellers fear the home inspection, but they shouldn’t. While it is used as a contingency for a buyer (which is why it gets a negative reputation), knowing how your home’s systems are doing is important, regardless of whether you’re leaving or not. The inspection can be a vital tool for a buyer or seller, and it can bring peace of mind for all parties involved. If you’re selling and looking to have an inspection, just view it as an important part of the entire process and approach it with an open mind

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