If you are looking at selling your British Virgin Islands Home you might want to think about home inspections. Since many inspections fully check the home’s infrastructure, foundations and roof, most property experts suggest that you search for issues before putting your house on the market. Though older houses may have more problems, houses of any age or type should receive a checkup by home owners before entering the market. This article describes the most common problems discovered by home inspectors while offering some suggestions on how you can ensure your home will pass its inspection.
Plumbing Problems
Fix leaks and clogs well in advance of the home inspection date. The inspector will check water pressure by activating multiple taps and flushing toilets simultaneously. Home appliances for example dish washers and washing machines are also going to be tested. Leaks and clogs will be evident during the checks performed by the inspector.
The inspector may check the septic system. One method which may be used to test the system is to flush a dye down the toilet. The inspector will wait to see if the dye surfaces around the drainfield, showing a drainage problem.
Insufficient or Inferior Electrical Systems
An average home inspection will look into the electrical panel and circuit breakers that power your home for problems and test wall sockets throughout the home. The inspector will even look for ground fault interrupt outlets (GFIs) in the kitchen area and bathrooms. Configured to instantly turn off the power in the event of a short circuit, these special outlets are an essential safety feature for all homes. If your home is an older building, you may want to have GFIs installed and have your electrical system checked before your inspection.
Other Systems
The inspector will look into the cooling and heating systems, to ensure they are in correct working order and comment about their efficiency. The inspector will take a close look at the structure and foundation. All home appliances are going to be checked. The inspection report includes information about smoke sensors.
Prior to the Inspection
Do everything in you are able to make certain the house is in good shape before you try to sell it, try not to get frustrated when the inspection report has negative comments. Home inspectors write down everything they see. No house is perfect.
Keep in mind that the home inspection report isn’t a wish-list for purchasers. Read your contract carefully–it most likely states which systems ought to be in good condition at closing. For example, when the roof is older, but does not leak, it’s in good condition. Should there be a leak, and it can be fixed, the roof will be in good condition.
Your contract could also say that you’re not obliged to undertake any repairs at all–even though purchasers may withdraw from the contract. Don’t feel you have to adhere to any unreasonable demands for repairs.
