8 Helpful Tips for Sellers before getting a Home Inspection

If you’re selling your Miami area home and you have a prospective buyer, chances are they’re going to request a home inspection.  If you are still contemplating about the process, the following is a list of helpful tips that will ensure the process goes smoothly:

Remember, it’s all about first impressions – there’s no denying the fact that good curb appeal attracts prospective buyers, but it can also make the home inspection process a lot easier to deal with.

Inspect the rain gutters and the roof – if there’s one thing you can say with certainty about southern Florida, it’s the fact that there’s no shortage of rain and wind.  So be sure that your rain gutters are clear and your roof is in good working order.

Get the interior ready for the inspection – go through your home’s interior and make any repairs or replacements that are necessary.  Keep in mind that the inspector will be going through everything with a fine-tooth comb, so to speak.  So, you want everything fixed no matter how small of an issue you may think it is.

Tidy up wherever necessary – make sure all areas around the home are accessible to the inspector including the garage, the major utility systems, and so on.  It’s important to remove any and all clutter prior to their arrival. This will give a good impression about the house.

Be ready when the inspector arrives – if the inspector is scheduled to arrive at 10:00am, be ready at 9:45.  Give yourself ample time to wake up and have your coffee, take a shower, and get dressed before they arrive.  Remember, they’re professionals and won’t appreciate being delayed.

Make sure all areas are accessible – since home inspections involve all buildings and structures on your property, be sure you provide any garage remotes, keys, security codes, etc. so they have access to those areas and can inspect them easily.

Provide all relevant documents and paperwork – it’s always a good idea to have all documentation regarding any major repair work, remodeling projects, and upgrades that have been done to the home.  Not only will this help the inspector create the inspection report, it will give prospective buyers peace of mind.

Don’t hang around during the inspection – in most cases, the buyer will accompany the inspector throughout the process so they can ask any questions that arise.  But if you’re hanging around, this could intimidate them and make them uncomfortable.  It’s best if you can find something to do and stay out of everyone’s way during this time.

The interest of the buyer will increase if everything is found in good condition and that is why it is best to maintain your home well all through your occupancy, as this increases the price when you want to sell. To learn more about the home inspection process, please contact Florida Inspections Unlimited today at 305-910-1171.