This sounds so simple yet home owners often overlook this tactic. A clean home may be an indication of how well you've cared for and maintained the house.

This means that you should minimise all obstructions including locked or inaccessible areas - move the car out of the garage, ensure that no one is sleeping or occupying a room.

Rooms should be de-cluttered of boxes, prints and posters on walls, rugs lifted and heavy furniture moved away from walls.

So that the Inspectors can effectively and efficiently conduct a thorough inspection he will need to be able to freely access all rooms where he will be able to inspect all walls and the floor.

· Clean gutters of debris and leaves, repair or replace cracked or broken gutters

· Divert water away from the house e.g. repair downpipes, away from the house

· Trim trees roots and bushes back from foundations, roof and walls so that they do not touch or overhang the house

· Paint all weathered exterior wood and seal around windows and doors

· Test all smoke detectors

· Repair all windows and doors so that they are operational

· Repair all plumbing fixtures, toilet, bath, shower, and sinks of any leaks

· Replace any burnt out light bulbs

· Remove rotting wood from contact with the house

· Grout along tub floor tub walls tub shower glass doors

· Check that the crawlspace is dry and well ventilated

· Check that vents are operational

· Remove paints, solvents, gas etc from the crawlspace

· Check that toilets are secure to the floor and not cracked

· Ensure clear access to the roof void, sub-floor crawlspace and garage

Fix leaks long before the Building and pest inspection takes place.

The inspectors will check water pressure by turning on multiple faucets and flushing toilets at the same time.

The inspectors will also check showers for waterproofing by running them for about 5 to 10 minutes with the drain covered.

· Keep the lawn mowed and the house tidy

· Clean the exterior walls and wash the windows

· Open the shades and curtains to create a bright inviting atmosphere

· Pay particular attention to cleanliness and comfort of kitchen and bathrooms

· Apply new sealing and weather-stripping around windows and doors

· Regrade soil around the house to prevent water ponding next to foundations

· Have heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems professionally serviced

The inspectors will need to get into your subfloor, so keep the entry cleared.

Leave the remote controls for your garage door opener or a key if the garage is separate to the house. Unlock the covers for your electrical box. Leave a key for exterior building access.

Often the buyer will accompany the home inspector, and buyers feel uncomfortable asking questions if the home owner is present.

Try to schedule a time for the inspection when you can be out of the house, and take the children and pets with you if you follow these steps your sale should be a happy one.

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