Hello there. Erik Braceland
here with the Braceland Homes, where we guarantee the sale of your home...or
we’ll buy it ourselves. Today I want to
share some home inspection tips for sellers.
In my experience with San Diego real estate, there are over 33 physical
problems that will come under scrutiny during an inspection when your home is
for sale.
We’ve just prepared a new report which identifies the 11 most
common of these problems, and what you should know about them before you list
your home for sale. Whether you own an
old home or a brand new one here in San Diego, there are a number of things
that can fall short of requirements during a home inspection. If not identified
and dealt with, any of these 11 items could REALLY cost you in terms of time
AND repair costs. That's why it's critical that you read this report BEFORE you
list your home. If you wait until a potential buyer’s home inspector flags
these issues, you will almost certainly experience costly delays in the close
of your home sale or, worse, turn prospective buyers away altogether. In most
cases, you can make a reasonable pre-inspection yourself if you know what
you're looking for. And knowing what
you're looking for can help you prevent little problems from growing into
costly and unmanageable ones. Let’s go
ahead and take a look at some of these:
1. Defective
Plumbing. Defective plumbing can
manifest itself in two different ways: leaking, and clogging. A visual
inspection can detect leaking, and an inspector will gauge water pressure by
turning on all faucets in the highest bathroom and then flushing the toilet. If
you hear the sound of running water, it can indicate that the pipes are
undersized. If the water appears dirty when first turned on at the faucet, this
is a good indication that the pipes are rusting, which can result in severe
water quality problems.
2. Inadequate
Wiring & Electrical. Your home
should have a minimum of 100 amps service, and this should be clearly marked.
Wire should be copper or aluminum. Home inspectors will look at octopus plugs
as indicative of inadequate circuits and a potential fire hazard.
3. Roofing
Problems. Water leakage through the roof
can occur for a variety of reasons such as physical deterioration of shingles,
missing or cracked tiles, or mechanical damage from a wind storm. When gutters
leak and downspouts allow water to run down and through the exterior walls,
this external problem becomes a major internal one.
4. Rotting
Wood. This can occur in many places such
as door or window frames, trim, siding, decks and fences. The building
inspector will sometimes probe the wood to see if this is present - especially
when wood has been freshly painted.
So there are 4 of the 11 items in an effort to draw your attention
to this very important topic. Once you
are aware of all these, you’ll then know how to prepare and what to do during a
home inspection. If you’d like to see
all 11 of these inspection traps before you list your home for sale, I’ve
created a free report entitled "11 Things You Need to Know to Pass Your
Home Inspection" which lays out all the issues. To order this FREE Special Report visit www.InspectionTrapsList.com, or
just give me a call at 619-947-3560. Get
this free special report NOW to learn how to ensure a home inspection doesn't
cost YOU the sale of YOUR home.
