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Sellers-Prepare for Home Inspection

Plan to leave your home an hour early
  • Take pets with you
  • Leave keys for crawl space, attic, gates, outbuildings, and electrical boxes
  • Make sure valves to exterior faucets are open (not winterized).
  • Leave remotes for garage door, ceiling fans, lights, etc.
  • 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
Note: The inspector will charge for a return trip to complete an inspection, if necessary.

A few honey do items homeowners can do to save themselves some headaches:
Electrical:
Inspectors will check to see if the electrical panel is labeled.
Replace missing plates on electrical boxes such as switches and receptacles.
Replace burnt out light bulbs as needed.
Replace/repair faulty or missing smoke and CO detectors.

Plumbing:
Make sure all tubs and sinks are draining properly and clear drains with a snake or liquid plumber if necessary.
Tighten loose equipment such as vales, shower heads, etc. Caulk as necessary.
Toilets should be secured to floor and not wobbly.

HVAC:
Check/change filters. If you had recent service work done leave the invoice for the inspector to see.

Exterior:
Check to see that windows and doors are operational. It is common to find windows that are painted shut.
Clean gutters and debris from roof. Gutter downspouts should have elbow, splash pan and/or flexible extension to get the water away from the home. Trim back vegetation at 12 inches from the home.

Other:
Check garage door functionality and safety equipment. Clean debris from sensors and align if necessary.

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    • Find a Home
    • VIP Listings
    • Mortgage Pre-Approval
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  • Featured Listings
    • 150 Townview Dr Woodstock Ga 30189
    • BYERS DR Ball Ground, GA 30107​
    • 1810 WILLIAMS DRIVE MARIETTA, GA 30066
  • More
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    • Start An Offer
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