In central Mississippi
most home sellers don’t prepare for a home inspection. As one more part
of the transaction they know it is coming and are ready to leave and
give the inspector some time. However, there are things they can do to
prepare that can save them time, money and stress.
It is the job
of the Brandon Home Inspector to look and identify the condition of the
home, things that need further evaluation or repair. While some of these
are technical things which may need a licensed trade person to correct,
other things are basic home maintenance. Things the sellers could do
themselves before the inspector arrives.
As home inspectors in
the Jackson, Madison and Brandon areas we often find the same basic
non-technical items in our inspections. For example, filters needing to
be cleaned or replaced or gutters being full of debris. Simple things to
have completed but things that are often overlooked by the seller.
How
does preparing your home for the inspection help you and save you
money? As you know, when buying a home it can be an emotional and trying
time. There are so many details involved and of course, it is a very
large investment. It has been our experience that many buyers are
already nervous and overwhelmed before ever starting the inspection. The
longer the inspection takes and the more things in the inspection
report the stronger these emotions become. We encourage the buyer to
follow along on the home inspection and learn more about the house and
maintenance of the new home. We try to help them see which things are
costly and which are simply maintenance items. However, the more things
we see and notate, the more the buyer can become concerned. Our job is
to help them see the difference between the technical items, needing a
professional repair and the basic home maintenance items. To be honest,
the less extra items on the list the easier it is for them to see the
difference and to not feel concern for the smaller items. Some buyers
may be scared away or insist simple things be corrected by a
professional instead of allowing you to fix them yourself.
So, it
is in your best interest to do some simple jobs before the inspector
arrives. Here are a few things you can do ahead of time to make the
inspection go more smoothly.