Many buyers choose to have Home Inspections, at their expense, when purchasing their new home.  In fact, many offers are subject to having a home inspection.  By having a home inspection, the home’s vital systems are checked.  A home inspection allows you to sell your home with confidence.  Fredericksburg Realty will help you coordinate the inspection within 1 to 2 days after a contract on you home has been accepted.  However, Fredericksburg Realty suggests a pre-inspection, which can give you, the seller, strength in negotiating.

Items on your inspection report will include:

STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Foundations, Grading and Drainage

EXTERIOR SIDING, WINDOWS, AND DOORS
Exterior walls, windows, and doors; porches, decks, and balconies; garage.

ROOF
Roof type and material, condition of gutters and downspouts.

INTERIOR PLUMBING SYSTEM
Hot and cold water system; the waste system and sewage disposal; water pressure and flow; and how water equipment.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Type of service, the number of circuits, type of protection, outlet grounding, and the load balance.

CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM
Energy source, type of cooling equipment, capacity, and distribution.

INTERIOR WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, WINDOWS AND DOORS
Walls, floors, ceilings, stairways, cabinets, and countertops.

ATTIC
Structural, insulation, and ventilation information.

FIREPLACE
Notes about the chimney, damper, and masonry.

GARAGE
Doors, walls, floor, opener.

APPLIANCES
Includes a wide range of built-in and other home appliances, smoke detectors, and television/cable hookups.

LOT AND LANDSCAPING
Ground slope away from foundation, condition of walks, steps and driveway.