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Preparing Your Home For A Home Inspection

February 8, 2021

If you’re a homeowner looking to sell your home, it would be wise to look at your property through the eyes of a home inspector to make repairs at your own convenience, rather than the buyer’s.  Here is a list of common defects found at a home inspection that if repaired prior to sale, may keep some money in your pocket.

Minor Cosmetic Repairs

You may not bother to repair a faulty cabinet or make paint touch-ups but when your property is for a sale; but little fixes do matter. These quick fixes take little effort but will speak volumes to the inspector who will admire your pride of ownership and will relay that to their client.

Poor Curb Appeal

Repairing or enhancing your home’s landscaping is proven to increase a homes value as much as 12%. That doesn’t mean you have to perform a complete overhaul. Planting small trees, repainting the entrance door, maintaining vegetation, replacing dead grass or adding landscape lighting are simple landscaping projects that will help you land extra dollars in your pocket at closing.

Minor Appliance Damage

The less an inspector has to report as a defect in an inspection report, the better it is for a seller. Go through your through and make sure everything is working properly. Make sure the smoke alarms are on and working, turn on the pilot lights, run that dishwasher you haven’t used in a while and replace burned out bulbs.

Poor Exterior Drainage

The first thing I talk to my clients about at a home inspection is water. It is a homeowner’s worst enemy, and a home’s failure to properly deal with it will land as a red flag in my inspection report.  Make sure your gutters are in tact and show no signs of leaking.  Look for water marks down the side of your home, and contact a roofing contractor to make a repair if you do.

Ignored Plumbing Leaks

No one wants their new home to have water leaks, and any buyer will insist you fix them prior to close.  Starting from the highest floor in your house, run of the water fixtures from a minimum of 2 minutes.  Check under the sinks, and work your way towards the foundation of your home, looking for any signs of leaks or water staining.

Delayed Service of Your HVAC Systems

A primary concern of most home buyers are big-ticket items and what major expenses they may encounter soon after they close. Your HVAC system is one of the places where big dollars are spent, so rather than having an inspector find a major issues, have HVAC maintenance performed prior to putting your property on the market.  For less than $100, you will learn a lot about your furnace. They will clean the system and have it looking like new for it’s new owner.

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Condominium Inspections

November 8, 2020

Today I performed an inspection at a condominium, which can be quite different from an inspection on a single family home. In a large building of other condominiums, there are several “common elements” which a prospective homeowner will not be responsible for. The exterior, including the roof, as well as the foundation of the building are large cost items included in the common element category, so why do so many clients order condominium inspections for their new home? There is a long list of costly items a condo owner is responsible for that a good inspector will educate you on at your inspection, including:

-Condition of your HVAC system with a comprehensive HVAC inspection

-The prospective of mold growth in your unit

-Ensuring the electrical system works properly and safety with a comprehensive electrical inspection

-Ensuring the plumbing system is installed properly with a comprehensive plumbing inspection

-Check for gaps in the caulking in the shower and bathtub area, as well as the kitchen

At Defined Inspections, we will exceed the standards of a typical condo inspection you may receive from other inspectors. We will perform a full inspection on the roof, foundation, and building structure to protect our clients from possible assessments your condo association may assess. Of course, we always advise to seek permission to review the condominium Reserve Fund Plan after reviewing your report to determine whether budgeting for common area elements have been made.

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