How to prepare for your

You have an accepted offer and now the next step is the

Home Inspec�on. The home inspector is going to do a

visual inspec�on of your home and report the observed

condi�on to your buyers. Most professional home inspectors

will also point out the posi�ve a ributes of your home and

teach your buyers how the installed systems work, and some

rou�ne maintenance �ps. Items found should be reported in a

fair objec�ve manor. So don’t panic, cooperate for success.

Tips for success

♦ Be prepared for the inspec�on to take 3-4 hours!

♦ Provide the inspector with a list of items you are aware of that are in need of repair or

not in opera�onal condi�on, or should not be run. Remove any personal items from

view as you did for showings. Remember cabinet doors, drawers and closets are all

inspected!

♦ Clear items away from areas the inspector will need to access such as the a%c scu&le

inside the house and in the garage, and keep the electrical panel area clear.

♦ Move furniture and items in storage away from walls, furnaces & water heaters etc.

♦ Provide keys for areas that may be locked such as garages or crawl space access.

♦ Make sure all light bulbs are working properly, and replace any missing ones.

♦ Turn off alarms, and remove pets or let inspector know they are there.

♦ Relax! The buyer already loves your house! They made an offer, and hired a Licensed

Home Inspector. If there are issues, they should be handled fairly and professionally.

Jim Belanger is a Licensed, Cer�fied and Registered Wisconsin Home Inspector and is the owner of Wisconsin Home Inspec�on

Associates, LLC. And Jimonhomes.com. Contact Jim at (608) 575-6680 or email at Getjimnow@gmail,com