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The day you’ve waited for has finally arrived.  A buyer has made an offer to purchase your Alexandria, VA homes for sale and you’ve accepted.  You’re about to breath a big sigh of relief until your agent reminds you the offer is contingent upon an inspection of your home.  Your big sigh of relief quickly turns into panicked shortness of breath.

Let’s face it, home inspections have a way of getting a seller’s blood pressure up.  After all, an Alexandria, VA homes for sale home inspection can uncover hidden home defects that, in some cases, mean costly repairs.  Following a few quick and simple tips, however, can put your home in its best light and decrease your chances of a negative home inspection report.  

Before your home inspection:

1. Test smoke alarms and replace batteries if necessary.
2. Make sure all appliances are in working order.
3. Remove pets from the home. 
4. Clean your home both inside and out, leaving the interior and exterior free of debris and clutter.
5. If you are no longer living in the home you’re selling, make sure electric, water and gas service is left on.  This will allow the inspector to perform the necessary tests.
6. Remove any hindrance to attic entrance, utility box, gas and water shut offs.
7. Make any necessary repairs you’re aware of before the inspection. 
8. Have a seller’s home inspection to give you a head’s up on any potential problems.

Home inspections can be unnerving but following these eight simple steps will help the inspection go smoothly and move your sale along, while letting you breathe that sigh of relief you so richly deserve.

If you’re thinking of purchasing a home or condo, I’d love to show you some great buys in Alexandria, VA homes for sale.  Just drop me an email at Steve@HomeSearchWebsite.com or call me now at 703-909-3939.

Steve Hawkins
Long and Foster REALTORS®
Springfield, Virginia
www.HomeSearchWebsite.com
Steve@HomeSearchWebsite.com   
703-909-3939