Barb Schlinker The Real Estate Voice

Segment 3 – 11 Home Inspection Traps You Should Know Weeks Before Putting Your Home Up for SaleBarb, many home sellers fear the inspection.  Many people think most buyers want to purchase their home as it is.  What are some of the High-Cost Home Inspection Traps home sellers need to know BEFORE putting their home up for sale?33 Physical Problems that come under scrutiny, with the inventory low, most buyers are stating they will not ask for cosmetic issues and focus on major systems, health and safety.  Colorado does NOT require a license to be an inspector.The high-cost things include:Roof replacements – particularly high deductiblesFurnace replacementsElectrical panelStructural stuff can be really costlySewer and Septic RepairsSome pre-planning with a great real estate agent can help go you ready to sell worry-freeTOP MECHANICAL SYSTEMS THAT COME UNDER HOME INSPECTION SCRUTINY:1. Mechanical Systems:HVAC – clean and service furnaceWater Heater – check permit history, the building code has changedWater Heater