When you were a teenager you dressed up for prom and perhaps tried to lose a few pounds to make you look more attractive. The same goes for selling your house. You don't want potential buyers to think your house is ugly or undesirable. Unfortunately, I see too many good homes not sell because the home had so many items that needed repaired. Below are some defects that are easy to identify to help make the inspection go smoother. No these aren't the only items a home inspector are going to look for, but they are items that most homeowners can identify. If you would like help identifying defects, call me to schedule a Seller's Consultation, which is less expensive than a full home inspection.
- Repair any broken or cracked windows.
- Replace missing or damaged roof shingles.
- Replace any cracked plumbing boots on the roof.
- Fix any other roof leaks.
- Clean the roof gutters of leaves and other debris.
- Replace any missing electrical covers (receptacles or light switches).
- Make sure GFCI's are functioning
- Make sure all electrical junction points are in junction boxes with covers - check attics, basements, garages.
- Make sure all lights are functioning, which may only require replacing light bulbs.
- Fix plumbing leaks - look under sinks, around the toilet, basement, crawlspace.
- Stop any water intrusion into the basement.
- Consider replacing damaged vinyl siding.
- Clean up any potential mold after water intrusion has stopped. Mold can also be encapsulated with special paint, too.
- Fix any item that is not functioning. For instance, air conditioner, furnace, sump pump, water heater, waste disposal, garage door opener, etc.
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