Sell Your Home Faster & Faster:

The reality is most home buyers are looking for a home in ‘move-in’ condition. Attract home buyers faster by taking charge of your home selling process and preparing the condition of your home for sale by starting with a home pre-inspection. Check out the benefits of a pre-inspected home:

1. Makes you aware of the true condition of your home and any defects you may want to correct before going on the market.

2.  Corrected defects become selling features.

3.  Makes your house more attractive to potential home buyers.

4.  Minimizes unpredictable negotiations by identifying defects the home buyer will reveal in his/her inspection, makes you aware of property conditions and possible repairs to be addressed that could otherwise de-rail your deal.

5.  Minimizes your exposure to legal action surrounding post-sale disclosure issues.

Home Defects To Avid Having:

There are many factors that can affect the sale of your home. Legacy Property Inspection has seen thousands of homes and has compiled the following factors as some of the most likely things to slow the sale of a home.

·  Water in the Basement

·  Low Water Pressure

·  Termites/Carpenter Ants

·  Mold Problems

·  Squeaky Floors/Stairs

·  Broken Window Seals

·  Inadequate Electrical Power

·  Defective Kitchen Appliances

·  Roof Leaks

·  Too Few Electrical Outlets

·  Malfunctioning Windows

·  Foundation Problems

Seller's Action Checklist:

A home buyer’s first impression often determines their decision whether or not to buy. Buyers usually prefer a house in move-in condition. If you’re thinking about selling your home you may want to consider performing some basic clean up activities to enhance the appearance of your home. Some items provide an excellent payback or Return On Investment (R.O.I). Feel free to print out this page so you have it available off-line.

Below are some items you may wish to consider:

EXTERIOR

·  Paint/Power Wash Exterior

·  Clean/Repair Gutters

·  Repaint/Replace Shutters

·  Repair/Replace Roof Shingles

·  Clean Windows

·  Clean/Patch Driveway

·  Install a New Mailbox

GROUNDS

·  Plant Flowers

·  Mow Lawn/Clean Up Debris

·  Trim Shrubs

·  Repair Fences

·  Remove Yard Clutter

·  Repair Sidewalks/Stairs

GARAGE

·  Clean/Paint Floor

·  Paint/Repair Walls

·  Check Garage Door Functionality

·  Remove Clutter

·  Remove Flammables

INTERIOR

·  Remove Clutter

·  Repair Loose Wallpaper

·  Repair Cracks

·  Paint "Uniquely" Colored Walls

·  Clean/Wax Floors

·  Clean/Replace Carpet

·  Clean Chandeliers

·  Refinish Table Top

·  Polish Wood Paneling

·  Repair/Replace Windows

·  Clean/Replace Window Treatments

·  Eliminate Odors

·  Clean and Check Chimney

BEDROOMS

·  Consider New Carpeting

·  Use New Bed Liners

·  Clean Out Closets

·  Remove Clutter

BATHROOMS

·  New Shower Curtains

·  Add New Towels

·  Replace Rugs

·  Repair Leaky Faucets/Showerheads

·  Clean and Re-grout Tile

·  Re-caulk Joints

·  Replace Damaged Tiles

·  Secure Toilet and Seat

·  Remove Stains

KITCHEN

·  Clear Countertops

·  Upgrade Cabinet Doors

·  Replace Cabinet Hardware

·  Touch Up Appliances

·  Improve lighting

·  Clean Windows

·  Replace Window Treatments

Legacy Property Inspection wants to help make your home buying and selling experience a positive one. We hope you find this information helpful.

Before you select a home inspector, determine how much detail the inspection report will cover.  There are several vital areas which you’ll want to be sure are covered in the written report:

1.  Elements of the home to be inspected
2. Estimated ages and life spans of major systems, if appropriate
3. What elements may require repair now or in the near future

Many home inspectors simply provide a cursory report that only documents whether an element is functioning or not functioning.  Your inspection report should not only provide you with an understanding of immediate concerns, but should also provide you with information that will assist you in maintaining and enjoying your new home.

1. Can I see a sample inspection report?
2.  Will the report document how long things will last?
3. Will the report provide detail on the type of systems in the home?
4. How are the systems rated in the report?
5. Do you provide a written guarantee to back your inspection findings?
6. Do you carry Errors and Omissions Insurance?

 Sample inspection reports may be obtained two ways:

1.     Call our Customer Service Center and request a sample report:

Contact our Customer Service Center at (818) 832-7887. A qualified service representative will assist you with your request.

2.     E-Mail us and request a sample report to be sent to you; Click here