As a previous franchise owner of a home inspection franchise, when I got this from a local home inspection company in my email today I thought it was worth passing on to everyone. The reality is that I don't think any homeowners ever went out of their way to make my job harder, but sometimes I wasn't able to complete the home inspection. And when that happened it was the responsibilty of the homeowner to pay for me to come out a second time to inspect whatever I wasn't able to inspect the first time.
So, if you are a homeowner who has never experienced the process of a home inspection, you may want to take a look at the article below from Amerispec Home Inspection Services.
Rich Kemper
REALTOR, Keller Williams Realty
CDPE - Short Sale Specialist
PCS Military Relocation Specialist
Cell: 813.777.5332
Fax: 813.684.8400
Email: getrichquick2@aol.com
I don’t work from 9 to 5. I work from start to close!
Seller’s Guide for a S
moother Home Inspection
Here is a guide for seller’s to go by before a home inspection. Removal of the
items can avoid any delays and added costs. The inspector will not remove
se
seller’s personal items for liability purposes.
-Remove any items blocking all electrical panels. The inspector removes the covers to check
wiring.
-Remove any items blocking access to garage doors & garage service doors. The inspector
operates all garage doors.
-Remove any items below attic access and in the attic (there may be an access in a closet as well
as the garage, remove any clothes or cover them with a sheet so the insulation from the attic
does not fall on clothing). The inspector needs to access the attic.
-Remove any items that are blocking the sprinkler control. The inspector needs to operate the
sprinkler system.
-Remove any items blocking the water heater. The inspector needs to visually check water
heater for concerns.
-Remove any items blocking the a/c unit/furnace in the garage. The inspector needs to check for
safety issues.
-Remove any items blocking GFCI reset in garage (usually found on garage rear wall). The
inspector checks exterior outlets for safety and the reset is usually not accessible in garage.
-Seller should make arrangements for pets during the home inspection. There are several people
opening and closing doors and walking through and around the home.
-Seller should make available all remotes for ceiling fans, fireplaces, pools, garage door openers.
The inspector operates all of these components.
-Seller should make available all keys to open locked doors including closet doors. The inspector
needs to gain access to all areas in home.
-Seller needs to remove items stored in oven. The inspector operates the oven.
-Seller needs to remove items stored in showers, bath tubs. Occasionally these areas are used to
store moving materials. The inspector needs to run the water fixtures.
Thank You for your assistance Eric & Candi from AmeriSpec Home Inspections
813-672-4250
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