All home inspectors are trained to find defects and the good ones find more than the newer, less experienced ones. So expect a home inspector to find things wrong with every house if they are doing their job for their client. I tell people that there are no perfect houses. Houses built by imperfect people in an imperfect world, add weather, age and normal decay; can't possibly be perfect. So what can a Seller or Real Estate agent do to improve their odds of "Passing" the home inspection? Following is my list of things that can help expedite your home selling process with regard to passing the biggest hurdle: the home inspection. 1. De-clutter and clean your home as much as possible. Make sure all Attic and Crawlspace cavities are "readily accessible". 2. Fix the things you have put off fixing. The less issues found by the inspector, the better your home looks to a prospective buyer. 3. Make su...
Here we answer questions from you and other consumers about your home, the home’s mechanical systems and any other thing that effects your home. We also discuss other questions and issues related to the home inspection process.