Building Inspection Report - Increase value by providing an
independent building inspection report.
In order to close a real estate deal, it is important that a home
inspection is performed. Because of that, real estate agents should
understand how the home inspection process works in order to ensure the
process works properly.
For many new realtors, they have a tendency to
not utilize home inspections. They mistakenly conclude that an
inspection will delay or even stop the sale. This is not recommended by
most experienced real estate agents. Instead, they suggest taking steps
to make sure the home inspection process works as it should.
Click here
for a Sample Inspection Report
In order to prepare for the inspection day, here are a few
suggestions.
- Find out where the opening to the crawl space is located. You
should take steps to make sure the opening is accessible by the home
inspector.
- Find out where the opening to the attic is located. It could be
in any number of places such as the bedroom or garage. If there is
anything obstructing access to the attic, it should be removed
before the home inspector arrives.
- You should find out where all the electric panels are located.
This could include an sub panels in the basement or garage. It could
be that they are located behind cabinets or other objects. Make sure
the inspector has easy access to all of these.
- Find out where the water heater is located. The water heater can
be located in several different areas. It could be in the attic or
even behind a refrigerators. You should make sure the water heater
is easily accessible to the home inspector.
- Find out where the heater / airconditioner is located. In most cases,
these are easily accessible but sometimes in could even be in the
attic or crawl spaces.
- You should make sure the areas under and around the sinks are
clear of clutter.
- If a full inspection is required, then the water, electricity,
and the gas has to be functional.
If you follow the given suggestions, then your house will be well
prepared for inspection day. |