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If you are planning to sell your real estate and you want to speed things through, then home inspection is something to manage before your intention to sell your house goes to public notification.
Realize that most home buyers, especially home sellers, would always hire a home inspector to take a closer look at their new real estate before closing. To reduce your risk of not getting a buyer, perform a careful home inspection then make the needed repairs. It may be an endless process chiefly if you don't have enough knowledge of what to really look for but take note that this will make higher appraisal possible. Hence, here are some of the hot spots you may need to look into.
The Roof
Some of the initial things that home buyers look into are the roofs and chimneys. You have to carefully inspect underneath the shingles. Clean moist and dirt. As per the chimney, ensure that there are no leaks around the base of the chimney. Thus, there is no damaged mortar and brick. You may also check if the fireplace is in good condition.
The Basement
Regarded as the least busy part of the house, the basement is taken for granted. Make sure that there are no moist which is prone for mildew's breeding place. Home inspectors and some buyers are particular with the condition of the walls and floors so be the first to act on it. Apart from the problems with mildew, moist can also weaken the building structure. It serves as magnet to insects.
Probably a result of substandard drainage system, water could leak through the foundation. To prevent leaks, be sure to point drainage downspouts away from the house. Also, make sure to clean gutters to give way to rainwater.
The Plumbing System
By turning on various faucets simultaneously, you will be able to check for leaks. Do this before the inspection takes place so you can have damaged pipes or faucets repaired or replaced. The plumbing system includes the septic system. To ensure no problems with the drainage system, do some tests on the septic drain fields. It takes a while for plumbing repair to finish therefore it is better to prioritize inspecting it.
The Electrical System
One of the leading causes of fire is faulty electrical system. Make sure that wirings are still in good shape by starting to check on the circuit breaker and electrical panel configuration. Short circuit is the most conventional problems in an electrical system, and hence, is the first thing home inspectors check on using a special tool for detection.
The other parts and system of the house that will be checked consist of the cooling and heating system, the structure and foundation, and smoke detectors.
The objective of ensuring good condition of the house is not for the purpose of getting a good appraisal or offer; most importantly it has something to do with safety and peace of mind. When home inspection comes, make sure to verify the list and the contract. It should clearly state which part of the house and which systems are in good shape.
