Did you know that moving is the #3 stress for most people?
It doesn’t matter if this is your first home or your fifth home; selling is
always stressful. So how can we make it easier? Knowing what to expect and then
preparing for it can alleviate a lot of your concerns.
That’s why I have a list of tips that can you prepare.
Make sure all your utilities are on and
inspection ready.
a.
Turn gas, water and electric on prior to the
inspection
b.
Unlock the electrical panel and gates
c.
Turn on all pilot lights on gas appliances
d.
Turn all electrical circuit breakers in the ‘on’
position
Make everything accessible.
a.
Make a clear path to access the attic opening,
garage crawl space or any other areas the inspector will need to get to.
b.
Declutter congest areas in your home.
c.
Open window coverings.
d.
Clear out storage items from oven or stove
Protect Your Property
a.
Put your pets in a secure area
b.
Protect personal items that may get dirty during
the inspection, such as clothes in a closet near a attic opening or crawl
space.
c.
Put away all breakables, antiques etc
Prepare for System Tests
a.
Preset your heating and cooling thermostat
between 70-78 degrees
b.
Know that your dishwasher will be run during the
inspection
c.
Have the operating instructions ready for any
unique appliance
d.
Provide remote controls for ceiling fans,
lights, fire places, etc
Provide any pertinent information that may
affect the property of the inspection
a.
A copy of the S.P.D. is helpful
Expect a time frame of 2-4 hours for the average
home inspection.
a.
An hour per 1000 square feet depending on age
and equipment
I hope you find all this helpful and makes your home
inspection much smoother! If you have any questions, please give me a call!
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If you would like to contact my home inspector, Bruce LaBell, his contact information is as foll
Bruce LaBell
Royal Home Inspectors LLC
Scottsdale, AZ 85267-2246
602-765-2140
Cell: 602-402-7877
http://www.royalhomeinspectors.com; www.justafungi.com
License Number: BTR 41795
