Seller’s Pre-Inspection Checklist
It will be to everybody’s benefit for the following items to be addressed prior to the home inspection.
Make sure all utilities, water, electric, and gas are on and all pilot lights are lit.
Write notes to the inspector about any special concerns such as pets, locking up the home, thermostat settings, or repairs or replacements that may already have been made or planned.
Make sure all rooms / areas of the home, garage, and outbuildings can be unlocked so the inspector can get into them.
Move any boxes or storage to allow for a clear view of the walls, especially in basements and garages.
Replace any light bulbs that aren’t working.
Arrange items under sinks to allow for adequate inspection of the plumbing and the floor of the cabinet.
Make sure we have access to inspect the attic; water heaters; electrical panels; furnaces; AC, sump pumps, etc.
Fireplaces / Wood stoves: Make sure old ashes are cleaned out to allow for inspection.
Share any information you think might be helpful to the buyer.
by Eric Robb, Illuminating Home Inspections