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Buyer's Inspection

As a Seller, you granted the right of inspections to the buyer.  Important things to remember include:
  • All utilities should be on and full access to the property given.
  • Utility panels and doors need to be clear.  No boxes, furniture, or plants within 36 inches.  This includes water heaters, attic stairs, HVAC units, electrical, gas meter, etc.
  • Any burned out lightbulbs will be listed as "inoperable light fixture".
  • The drain hose from your dishwasher needs an anti-siphon loop (meaning it loops up higher than the point at which the hose enters the disposal) or an anti-siphon device.  The loop is as simple as a hook or nail and looping the extra hose.
  • The slab should be visible all around.  If dirt is pushed up to the level of the siding material, that's an invitation for termites.  5 minutes with a rake might save the cost of a preventative termite treatment.  Same goes for wood or shrubs in contact with the house.  These are called "conducive conditions" in a wood destroying insect report.
  • Put the window screens back on the windows.
  • Treat the inspection like a showing because the buyer will likely attend.  Lights on, clean, etc.
  • Seller and seller's agent should not attend the inspection nor attempt to influence the inspector
  • It is fine to leave a copy of the Seller Disclosure and appliance manuals out for the inspector to use as a reference 
A typical inspection will have a couple dozen issues listed.  Most will be because the codes have been updated since the house was built.  The remainder are usually minor like an outlet with a loose ground wire or a toilet that needs a new flapper.
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  • home
  • This Week's New Listing
  • 25612 Fawn
  • 1616 Shady Creek
  • Reviews
  • Austin Realty Blog
  • Full Move
  • Come Sell Our House
  • New Clients Please Watch
  • Help Us Buy a Home
  • Buy before Selling
  • This Month's Nature Photo
  • SOLD on Cerro Ct
  • Another sale on Old Mill
  • SOLD on Glass Mountain
  • Sold in Neelys Canyon
  • Sold on Camino Real
  • SOLD on Clover Ridge
  • SOLD another on Old Mill
  • SOLD on Camino Real
  • Sold on Winecup
  • Steps in Selling a Home
  • Steps in Buying a Home
  • Another Sold on Old Mill
  • Sold in Spicewood / Balcones
  • Sold on Los Robles
  • Sold in Mason Ranch
  • Sold in Summerlyn
  • Oak Knoll 2.6 Acres
  • 12200 Montana Springs
  • Sold in Forest Oaks
  • Sold on Legend Hills
  • SOLD on Paint Brush Trail
  • SOLD on Cedarcliffe
  • SOLD on Pomegranate Pass
  • SOLD Lime Creek Land
  • Call Back Schedule
  • Recently Bought & Sold
  • Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services
  • Real Estate Marketing Photos
  • Travel Blog
  • Cabinet Painting
  • Milburn Park
  • Lakeline Metro Rail
  • Hill Country
  • Selling Process Overview
  • Contract Class
  • Big Bend Adventure
  • Lake Cedar Park
  • Search
  • Make Ready Consultation
  • Safety During Showings
  • Vendor Recommendations
  • Working By Referral
  • Mortgage Pre-Approval Process
  • Live MLS Search
  • Cancel Insurance
  • Make an Offer
  • Mulitple Offers
  • Counter Offers and Negotiation
  • Contract on a Home!
  • 80
  • Negotiate Concessions
  • Pending Without Option