Barb Schlinker The Real Estate Voice

Home Inspection Pitfalls When Selling a HomeMost buyers will do a home inspection after they buy a home. What are some of the pitfalls a home seller could run into when selling their home?Top Five Home Inspection Pitfalls33 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.Story of Landscaper inspector & DadIn most cases the lenders and appraisers do not require much of these itemsThey focus on whether the home meets the lending guidelines:Safety trip hazards, window well covers, broken windows, etc.Today We will cover the top 7 System categories:1. Mechanical Systems:HVAC – clean and service furnaceWater Heater – check permit history, building code has changedElectrical – GFCI issues2. Plumbing:There are often hidden things you may not see, it would not hurt to get your home pre-inspected.3. Appliances:These should be function