Home Inspections Preparation by Certified Maryland Home Inspections and Service

Having your home
pre-inspected before listing with a Realtor or selling it yourself will aid in getting you a higher price for your home.

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.
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.