After the buyer's offer has been accepted, a contract is now in place. Most contracts have a provision in them for home inspections. The time allowed for the buyer's inspection is typically between 10 and 14 days. During this period, a buyer will hire an inspection company to come out to the property to review it for any issues. The inspector will provide an inspection report to the buyer, and the buyer's agent will work with the buyer to write up an inspection request and submit to you as the seller.
Here are some things to keep in mind for inspections:
First, you will want to vacate the property during the inspection. You are not supposed to be present.
For the inspection, you will want to make sure that the water and electricity are on. You do not want to shut off or transfer any services until the closing date.
If you haven't already, clear a path to heating and air conditioning units and electrical panel.
Make sure that access is available to the attic and basement (or crawl space), as applicable.
Be mentally prepared. The inspector's job is to find issues with your property. When you receive the report, know that there will be items on it. I've never seen or heard of a flawless inspection.
Matt Gatewood
Realtor®
Keller Williams Louisville East
502-594-6582
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