Preparing For A Home Inspection

Published on Nov 22, 2015

A little preparation before a home inspection could save you hundreds of dollars in home inspection repairs. Contact Sarah Toppins with Long and Foster Realtors at http://www.MetroWashingtonDCHomes.com for more information. 301-523-7653 cell. 301-907-7600 office.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

HOME INSPECTIONS

WHAT TO DO BEFORE THE INSPECTION

HAVE ALL UTILITIES ON

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PROVIDE KEYS TO SHEDS & OUTBUILDINGS

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CHANGE FURNACE FILTER

A DIRTY FILTER USUALLY LEADS TO A REQUEST FOR SERVICING

MAKE ACCESIBLE

FURNACE, AC, ELECTRICAL PANEL, PLUMBING
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CLEAR ATTIC ACCESS

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS

SHOW THAT FIXTURE WORKS
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CLEAN GUTTERS

CLOGGED GUTTERS COULD SUGGEST BASEMENT MOISTURE PROBLEMS
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EMPTY APPLIANCES

DISHWASHER, WASHER & DRYER WILL BE TESTED
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REMOVE OR CAGE PETS

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A LITTLE PREPARATION

COULD SAVE YOU A LOT OF MONEY IN REPAIR REQUESTS

PLAN TO BE AWAY FROM HOME FOR 3-4 HOURS

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