Getting Ready as The Buyer.

Schedule a 3 to 4 hour block of time during which you can devote your undivided attention to the Inspection.

If you must meet other professionals or tradesmen such as carpet installers, painters, or decorators, on the day of the Inspection , try to arrange it so that they are taken care of before or after the Inspection.

If you wish to have a friend or relative to look over the house, please have them visit at another time.

The utilities must be connected and turned on. If the house uses gas, the appliances that use gas should be have pilot lights on (if required). The inspector cannot turn on the gas or ignite pilot lights. The main water supply valve must be on. The inspector cannot turn on the water.

Ask your realtor to contact the seller to make sure all utilities are connected, turned on, and in a Normal operating condition.

INFORMATION THAT HELPS
The seller should make available any documentation concerning improvements, repairs, appliances purchased since the house was obtained by them. Owner's manual or Instructions for the gas log insert, heater, or other appliances.

These are very important:
** Roof Repairs or Replacement including Skylights
** Appliances that convey - especially the dishwasher
** Water Heater Replacement
** Furnace, Air Conditioner, or Heat Pump
** Additions or structural remodeling (what, when, where)
** Driveway paved or repaved

These are nice to have:
Refrigerator - Windows - Doors - Electrical Service Update
Well Pump - Pump Pressure tank - Sewer/Septic Line repair or replacement
Installation of water conditioning or filtration systems

If the house is occupied or still be used for storage, ask your realtor if the seller can try to make sure that things like the electric service panel, water heater, and furnace are clear for our access. If there is a basement, the inspector will like to be able to see as much of the walls as possible. If attic access is through a hatch in a closet, please have any clothes or belongings moved out of the closet before the inspection. We don't want to get attic insulation and dust on personal belongings. The inspector cannot move things out of the way.

As a purchaser, the Inspection is your opportunity to re-examine the house by visualizing it through the eyes of an impartial third party house specialist. Be prepared to learn strengths and weaknesses of the home. Dress casually and comfortably. If you have a list of questions or concerns, please bring them with you.