INTRODUCTION
If you are selling your home, understand that home inspection can literally make or break a real estate in Nevada transaction. If a bad report is delivered by an inspector, it can lead to lots of problems; problems that will result in you losing money. This article will explore ten things home inspectors look out for in a home during an inspection.
1.How clean the property is: a property that has been thoroughly cleaned and cared for makes a good impression on home inspectors. Don’t assume the home inspector will overlook the dirt, they won’t.
2. Home inspectors look out for what is broken and as such you’ll benefit from repairing anything that’s broken. Also, do away with signs of previous repairs. For instance, if you had a water leak under your sink, fix it and make sure the bottom of the cabinet doesn’t have water stains or anything reminiscent of the fixed water leak.
3. Make sure there are no pests: home inspectors will be on the lookout for bugs or insects around your home. Treat your property for ants, roaches and other bugs long before the inspection. You sincerely don’t want the inspector to discover ant beds, spider webs or any other bug issues on your property because that money out of your pocket, if that should happen.
4. House Exterior: inspectors are interested in checking your exterior for cracks in the wall, drainage, peeling paints, leaks in the roof, damage in doors, to mention a few things.
5. Home inspectors also examine a house for cases of septic leakage, drainage issues, among other things.
6. Inspectors also care about the interior of a home. Examining the interior requires more Sherlock Holmes than Tarzan. Inspectors don’t take anything at face value. They will check if the paint is new or old, confirm if the paint was used to cover a crack, confirm if a rug was used to hide defects, among other things.
For all rooms, inspectors check if the floors are leveled and in good condition. They are also on the lookout for stains on the walls and ceilings. They’ll also check if the doors open and close properly.
7. The kitchen is another place in a house that home inspectors pay attention to. A healthy kitchen is great but one that has many issues is a buyer’s nightmare. Inspectors will check if kitchen appliance are working properly, they will check cabinet doors, dishwashers, taps, refrigerator etc. for full functionality.
8. Home inspectors also look out for the bathrooms, basement, the heating and cooling systems, the plumbing, the electricals, among other things. For instance, the inspector wants to see a bathroom without mold in the shower, that the toilet flushing power is strong, that all plumbing fixtures are working properly. Inspectors also want to see how well the basement, the plumbing and the electricals are managed.
9. Home inspectors look out for things like the garage door, light switches and the overall lighting.
10. Ultimately, inspectors want to be sure the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in perfect working condition.
WRAPPING UP
Now that you know what home inspectors are interested in during an inspection, hedge yourself from nasty surprises. If you are looking to sell your home in Henderson, make sure you call us here at Sell or Buy NV Homes.
