If you are planning to sell your home, one part of the process you should expect to undergo is the inspection process. Even if an inspection is not required in your state, most buyers will insist upon completing an inspection before they will agree to close the transaction. After all, an inspection helps them have a very clear idea of just what they are buying when they purchase your home.

While it is common to feel a bit nervous about the home inspection, there are a few things you can do to help prepare your home ahead of time in order to get more favorable results. Some of these include:

* Trim any branches or trees that may be coming in contact with your roof

* Clean out your gutters and make certain diverters are located under all of your downspouts

* Caulk the joints on the trip located on your doors and windows

* If your house has them, make certain your dishwasher and garbage disposal is working properly

* Clean your oven and make certain all of the burners are functioning properly

* Tighten your toilet and all bathroom and kitchen cabinets if they have become loose

* Check your air conditioning and heat to make certain they are working properly and change out any necessary filters

* Put caulk around your shower and tub if necessary

* Check your windows and doors, including your garage doors, to make certain Silagra they open and close properly

* Clean out your garage and attic so the inspector can access them completely

* Replace any light bulbs that may have burned out

Even after taking all of these precautions, you should go into the inspection with the understanding that the home inspector will find something wrong with the home. No matter how much you prepare the home beforehand, he or she is almost guaranteed to find something. Don’t take it personally if the inspector finds a problem with your home, as he or she is checking over your home with a fine toothed comb and no home is perfect. Rather than get upset about the problems the inspector finds, take steps to rectify the problems or come down on your price slightly in order to appease the buyer. Just remember that this is all part of the selling process and, once it is over, you will have a clear idea of how to go about completing your sale.

Author Bio: Jim Olenbush works with Real Estate in Austin Texas. His team handles Lake Austin homes for sale, and they are also very experienced with Lake Travis homes for sale. Jim and his team would love to answer any questions you may have about Austin.

Category: Home
Keywords: home inspections, home repairs, selling your home