For Sellers & Seller’s Agents

When inspecting for a home buyer, I'll provide a thorough written report with lots of photos that will disclose observable defects. This will enable you to make any needed repairs before putting your home on the market. By using this approach, you can save money by choosing your own repair contractor and time schedule. You may also speed up the sales process if reported items have been corrected before your first open house. It's much better for a seller to know of any potential problems well in advance of the first showing, rather than finding out about them from a prospective buyer. I’ll do my very best for you.

Checklist For Seller & Seller’s Agents

On the day of the inspection, the homeowner or tenants should PLEASE:

• Expect to be gone for at least 2 to 3 hours.

• Have all children and animals out of the house and yard for the duration of the inspection.

• Clean up any animal waste on the property. 

• Provide clear access to the furnace, electrical panel, doors and windows, and outlets, especially GFCI outlets.

• Remove personal belongings blocking clear access to the crawlspace and attic hatches, especially if they are in a closet.

• Have all sinks cleared of personal property so faucets and drains can be tested.

• Have the areas underneath all sinks cleared out so connections and drain lines are visible for inspection.

• Have all firearms secured in a safe location where the inspector will not be in danger or responsible for moving them.

• Leave all rooms, outbuildings and gates to be inspected unlocked.

• Make sure all utilities are on and pilot lights are lit. (gas fireplaces, water heaters, stoves, etc.).

• Have all window coverings open so windows are accessible.

• Shut down computers after saving work in progress.

• Know that you may need to reset some clocks because testing GFCI and AFCI circuits will interrupt power.

• Make sure all switch-controlled lights have operating bulbs.

• Make sure the buyer’s agent knows the inspection schedule well in advance.

• Make sure the Oregon state required smoke alarms and CO detectors are installed and have fresh Lithium Ion batteries.