Preparing for Your Home Inspection
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• Utilities On: Ensure water, electricity, and gas are turned on, and pilot lights are lit.
• Access Secured: Notify occupants, arrange for keys, and ensure the home is accessible.
• Pools and Hot Tubs: Fill with water and ensure heating systems are operational.
• Pets Secured: Safeguard pets to prevent interruptions during the inspection.

If you have questions or need assistance, contact us for guidance on how to prepare for your inspection.
Be Present for Your Home Inspection

• Set aside 2-3 hours to attend the inspection.
• Join the inspector to gain valuable insights into the systems and operation of your home.

Coordinate with Your Realtor

• Notify your realtor of the inspection’s time and location.
• Ensure the realtor informs the seller or listing broker to prepare the house (e.g., remove obstructions to access critical areas like the furnace, water heater, attic, and crawl spaces).
• For radon testing, remind your realtor to maintain a "closed house environment" for at least 12 hours before the test. Doors can be used for normal entry and exit, but all windows should remain closed.
• If testing water for lead, ensure no water is used in the house for 6 hours prior to the test.

Tips for Sellers: Home Evaluation Checklist Make your home stand out in a competitive market by addressing major defects before listing it. A well-prepared home not only attracts buyers but also helps secure a favorable inspection report, expediting the sale process.
Our Inspection Checklist provides actionable steps to evaluate your property and fix issues that could hinder negotiations. Use this guide to:

• Identify and correct potential problems before listing.
• Make your home more appealing to buyers.

Key Questions for Sellers Texas requires sellers to disclose known property issues. To ensure transparency and build trust with buyers, prepare to answer these important questions in addition to the required Disclosure Statement.
Need Help? Download our Questions for Sellers document to streamline this process. This guide is available in Adobe Acrobat format. If you don’t already have Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free from Adobe.