Are you planning to sell your home? The process can be somewhat complicated and straining, especially if it's your first time doing so. Once you’ve decided to list your home, you should be ready to take all the necessary pre-sale steps to ensure that you sell it at the right price and within the shortest time possible.

Of course, your house might look very appealing from the outside but with a few hidden issues. Even as the buyer doesn’t see these faults immediately, these will be brought to their attention upon further inspections by an expert. As such, it's important to hire a new home building inspector just to be sure that everything is fine before inviting prospective buyers. To ensure a smooth home inspection process, here are some preparation tips to consider.

1. Ensure Easy Accessibility

Do you have some doors locked? Make sure these are unlocked for the inspector to have easy access to every corner of your home. Remember, some of these faults are usually hidden in unexpected areas. Therefore, the more access your inspector gets, the more you maximise their services.

Some of the areas that should come first in your mind include sinks, air conditioners, and water heaters. Apart from being in hidden and squeezed spaces, these are the points where you can expect some of the faults.

2. Clear The Exterior

When home inspectors come to check your home, they're not only interested in the interior but also the exterior. They need to see all the walls, windows, and any other external part of your building before making their final decision. Therefore, apart from the usual landscaping procedures geared towards pleasing the buyers, it's important that you clear any trash cans and other wastes that could hinder the inspection process. If there are any barriers preventing the inspector from reaching other areas, make sure they're removed. 

3. Label The Fuse Box

The components installed in your fuse box can be very similar to one another in spite of the fact that they have different functions. Of course, the rating of each fuse could help, but that's not always the case. Therefore, to avoid frustrating your home inspector, take the initiative of labeling all the components in the fuse box before the inspection commences. Trace the circuit breakers for each power line – lights, sockets, cooker socket, water heaters, and others. Once all these had been labeled accordingly, it'll be a lot easier for the home inspectors to do their task.

4. Replace Bulbs Where Necessary

You could have a basement that needs a lot of repairs and upgrades but without enough lighting, some these things might not be visible. Sometimes, the home building inspector might quote the few faults that they were able to see, but the repairs will end up costing you more than you expected because of the hidden issues. So, how do you avoid such scenarios? Well, make sure every room has adequate lighting such that if there are any burned out bulbs in the basement, make sure they're replaced immediately. 

5. Set Aside An Off Day

It goes without saying that you should be available when the inspection process is going on. Therefore, it would be a good idea to adjust your schedule and find the best day for the task to be carried out. Of course, you can elect a representative to stand in for you, but the advantage of being there yourself is the fact that you'll be able to note all the details. It'll also be beneficial to inspectors as they'll have their questions answered promptly by the home owner. Also, in case of any issues when trying to access various parts of the home, you'll be there to help smoothen the process.

Conclusion

Home building inspection is a very crucial process for anyone looking to sell a house. It ensures that all the buyer's demands are met and helps you avoid any legal repercussions that may haunt you in the future. That said, the process can be daunting for beginners, but once you get the hang of it, it'll be a smooth-sailing adventure. Start by ensuring that all doors are unlocked and that any accessibility barriers are removed. As you do so, don't forget about the factors that can easily delay various tasks. Another thing you should consider doing prior to the inspection process is labeling your fuse box. While at it, ensure that all bulbs are also replaced. Finally, find a good day for the inspection, and invite the experts to fully inspect your home.