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Selling? Top 10 reasons for a Pre-listing inspection
1. View your home through the eyes of a third party
2. Helps to price your home realistically
3. Defects are not negotiating stumbling blocks
4. You can make repairs ahead of time
5. Time to get reasonably priced contractors
6. No delay in obtaining the occupancy permit
7. Buyer may waive the inspection contingency
8. Relieves prospects concerns and suspicions
9. Documents to support your disclosure statement
10. Alert you to safety issues before agent and visitors tour your home
Buying a home? The top 4 items I look for
1. Major Defects - an example would be components that show structural failure
2. Components that lead to Major Defects - a roof flashing leak compromising the roof structure
3. Components that may hinder your ability to: finance, legally occupy or insure your home
4. Safety Issues: such as an exposed live buss bar at the electrical panel
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Roof, vents, flashings and trim |
Water penetration and foundation movement |
Electrical panels, breakers and fuses |
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Gutters and downspouts |
Heating systems |
Grounding and bonding |
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Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations |
Cooling systems |
GFCI and AFCI |
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Decks, stoops, porches, walkways and railings |
Main water and gas shut off valves |
Fireplace damper door and hearth |
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Eaves, soffit and fascia |
Water heating system |
Insulation and ventilation |
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Grading and drainage |
Observable interior plumbing fixtures and faucets |
Garage doors, safety sensors and openers |
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Basement, foundation and crawlspace |
Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats |
And much more . . . |