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Having
your home
pre-inspected before listing with a Realtor or selling it yourself
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- Trim
trees, bushes and vegetation back from foundation, roof, siding,
chimneys, air conditioning and Heat pump units.
- Clean
all debris off roof and clean out dirty gutters and basement entrances.
- Caulk
around doors, windows, siding, porches and any other places there
is cracking or settlement or a hole around an entrance pipe or
vent. Do a neat job because, poor workmanship will only cause
concerns from buyers.
- Sand
and Paint areas of wood that are chipping or blistering. Make
your home pretty to look at.
- Point
up failing mortar joints in bricks or chimney.
- Check
your grading, down spouts and water splash pans for proper water
run off from house. Keeping the water away from your home will
avoid foundation moisture problems.
- Repair
cracks in sidewalks and seal driveways.
- Check
on your roof for flashing and gasket deterioration around vent
pipes and chimney, and check for a chimney cap.
- Check
all entrances for safety problems.
- Replace
missing siding, attic vents, Roof shingles, or other missing items.
- Remove
mulch or grading near siding and foundation vents. This could
cause a termite problem.
- Remove
any fire wood or rotting wood or debris that is near your home.
This is a natural breeding ground for termites, pests and rodents.
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In general clean up your outside, a buyers first impression is
a lasting impression. A well maintained outside is a good invitation
for potential buyers to visit the inside of your home.
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