Before your home sells, you’ll need to have a professional home inspection to rule out any issues that could affect the home’s value. If your home inspection comes back with a long list of issues, your home may not sell as easily.
Below are a list of common areas a home inspector checks during an inspection:
Range Fans for Outdoor Venting
A range fan pulls harmful VOCs out of the air when cooking or self-cleaning the oven. Inspectors checks for proper vent seals and fan operation. They also check to ensure that the vents do not go into the attic, causing mold growth.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters for Wet Areas
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) are required to go within six feet of water sources. This is a safety feature that turns the panel off whenever it is exposed to moisture which prevents fires and electrical shock.
Garage Door Operation
An inspector is going to check your garage doors to make sure there is no crush risk. They will also check to make sure that there are no missing mechanical parts and that it reverses if it hits something when it comes down.
Number of Outlets in Each Room
Every area requires a minimum number of electrical outlets in a home. If you live in an older home, you will more than likely need to hire an electrician to rewire your home so that you have the proper number of outlets. If your wiring is outdated, your home will not be able to handle the needs of a modern home, which is a huge deterrent for prospective buyers.
Source: RISMedia.com, “4 Things Home Inspectors Look for During an Inspection”