- Leave appliances clear: Don’t leave dirty dishes in the dishwasher or laundry in the washing machine or dryer. This is because the inspector will need to test the appliances, and he doesn’t want to have to pull out dirty clothes in front of everybody. The same is true for your oven and stovetop. The inspector will need to test them without moving your food or pots around.
- Make things accessible: Ensure the location of the attic and crawlspace are identified and easy to access. Don’t make a home inspector move your belongings in order to gain access. Strategically placed bundles and belongings can imply that the seller is trying to hide something and can cause the buyer to get nervous and the home inspector to get very thorough.
- Check the lightbulbs: If a lightbulb isn’t working, the inspector will need to determine if the fixture is inoperable. Save them time by making sure all the lightbulbs in the home operate, including those in the crawlspace, attic, and furnace rooms.
- Note shut off valve: Sometimes the location of your water shut-off valve is not obvious. You may want to label this to make it more obvious.
5 Ways Sellers Can Prepare for a Home Inspection
From time to time, sellers ask us how you can prepare for a home inspection.