12 Home Inspection Prep Tips - Seller’s Edition
Ready to sell your home? Don't forget to prepare for the home inspection!
Our 12 essential tips will help you get your home inspection-ready and increase your chances of a successful sale.
Feel free to print a copy for yourself or clients to help prepare for upcoming home inspection.
If home is empty, leave utilities on and pilot lights lit
Make sure electrical sockets, light fixtures, switches and fans work
Confirm smoke and carbon monoxide detectors operate
Check that faucets and toilets run properly and don't leak
Clean stove and oven so they won't smoke and set off alarm when tested
Verify doors and windows open and close and verify all hardware works
Clear obstructions around furnace, water heaters and attic access
Leave keys for outbuildings and exterior electrical boxes if you have them
Remove brush and debris from exterior inspection points
Gather documentation for renovations or repairs that have been made
Remove or crate pets
Plan to be away for 3 hours minimum