1. Advice for Home Sellers How to Pass A Home Inspection

2. Today’s Talk REALITY CHECK BEYOND PASS OR FAIL SET THE STAGE THE BIG DAY WHAT’S NEXT? DEAL WITH THE RESULTS GET PROACTIVE

4. No Home Will “Pass or Fail” A home inspection is one of the most pivotal steps in the home sale process, but it’s not a simple “pass or fail” test. A home inspection should be: An assessment of the major elements of the property Performed by a trained professional An educational opportunity for the home buyer

5. What Sellers Need to Know Home inspections generally last two or three hours, and generally cover the following: Structural Elements Exterior Roof and Attic Plumbing Systems and Components Electrical Appliances Garag e Walls, ceilings, floors, roof, and foundation Wall covering, landscaping, grading, elevation, drainage, driveways, fencing, sidewalks, fascia, trim, doors, windows, lights, and exterior receptacles Framing, ventilation, roof construction, flashing, and gutters Pipe materials, toilets, showers, sinks, faucets, and traps Water heaters, furnaces, air conditioning, duct work, chimney, fireplace, and sprinklers Main panel, circuit breakers, types of wiring, grounding, exhaust fans, receptacles, ceiling fans, and light fixtures Dishwasher, range and oven, built-in microwaves, garbage disposal, and smoke detectors Slab, walls, ceiling, vents, entry, firewall, garage door, openers, lights, receptacles, exterior, windows, and roof

10. What’s Next? After the inspection is completed, the inspector will prepare his or her report and will answer questions from the buyers regarding any conditions identified. Generally you will get the results of the inspection, and then need to share the buyer’s feedback .

11. Getting the Results When provide the feedback on the inspection results, it’s important to remind your seller to remain objective; Don’t take the report personally; all homes have flaws! Try not to react rashly; more than any other reason, emotions can cause sales negotiations to fall apart Focus on next steps and their response to any buyer concerns

12. GET PROACTIVE – Why Wait? Although many inspections are conducted by potential buyers after an offer has been made, having an inspection performed prior to listing your home can actually help you get to closing more quickly — and with fewer surprises. In a volatile economic environment , more and more real estate professionals today are recommending that their sellers conduct a pre-inspection at the time of listing, to identify potential deal-breakers, demonstrate good faith toward buyers, and set the home apart from others on the market.

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