Getting Ready for the Home Inspection

I'm working with a buyer who is selling a home in another county. When he finally received an offer, he was so excited that he sent me an email, saying, "SCHAZAM! Now that it's sold, do I have to keep closing the toilet seat lid?"

I find that most sellers cart around long laundry lists of things to do before closing the sale of a home, and it's common for them to feel overwhelmed and stressed. From scheduling movers, enrolling children in new schools, packing valuables and transferring mail, to saying goodbye to neighbors and friends, often their minds are preoccupied as they look forward to a new life elsewhere.

When people are stressed, sometimes they forget minute details that can affect the entire transaction. But one of the most important aspects of getting to the closing table is passing the home inspection and taking time to think about what needs to be done before the inspector gets there. The house still need to look pristine for the inspector and, yes, that means putting down the lid on the toilet . . . read more about preparing for home inspections.

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