{"id":3264,"date":"2016-09-07T11:11:28","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T18:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=3264"},"modified":"2016-09-07T08:38:50","modified_gmt":"2016-09-07T15:38:50","slug":"uncommon-home-inspections-to-consider-before-selling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2016\/09\/uncommon-home-inspections-to-consider-before-selling\/","title":{"rendered":"Uncommon Home Inspections to Consider Before Selling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Selling your home can be a frightening idea even if your market is booming. In particular, the home inspection\uea65 can keep you up at night with fear.<br \/>\nWhat will the inspector discover inside your home for sale in Atlanta, GA\uea65? What hidden home flaws will end up costing you?<br \/>\nHowever, a savvy seller knows to get ahead of the game. From pest\uea65 inspections to foundation assessments and mold testing, there are plenty of specialized precautions you can take to prep your home for sale.<br \/>\nHere are 10 uncommon presale home inspections \uea65you should consider before listing your property.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. Termites and other pests<\/strong><br \/>\nMice are the pests you see; termites\uea65 are the ones you don&#8217;t. A proper pest inspector will get into your home&#8217;s crawl space and turn up any evidence of critters\uea65 in your beams. They can also spot dry rot, which is caused by fungi and can lead to wood disintegration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. Asbestos<\/strong><br \/>\nIf your home was built before 1975, there&#8217;s a good chance asbestos is present\uea65 in one or more of its building materials. Scary but true. It&#8217;s most commonly seen as thermal insulation in basements, but pre-1970s, asbestos could be found in anything from window caulk to attic insulation.<br \/>\nAsbestos is hazardous only when it begins to crumble. Bring in an inspector to assess the condition of any known asbestos; if they recommend removal, tackle that before listing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. Foundation<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you live in an older home, the threat of foundation settling\uea65 looms large. A bit of settling is expected, but when you&#8217;re heading into Tower of Pisa territory, that&#8217;s where the troubles begin.<br \/>\nHave a foundation engineer look for signs such as a cracked wall, twisted window frames, or horizontal cracks in the foundation itself \u2014 and then offer a timetable for repair. (Pro-tip: Foundations settle very slowly, and if a buyer plans to stay in the home for only a few years, they might not be as concerned.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4. Electrical<\/strong><br \/>\nHomes go through many stages: a home business here, a couple of rental apartments\uea65 there. That also means a lot of electrical rewiring, which can lead to code violations. Bring in an electrician you trust who&#8217;s also familiar with the neighborhood architecture and history so they know what problems to look for.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>5. Chimney<\/strong><br \/>\nWhile that wood-burning fireplace is a major draw to buyers, prepare yourself for questions about its condition. A chimney inspector can make sure the flue liners and inside bricks are in good shape and that smoke is exiting the house properly.<br \/>\nIf you have a nonworking fireplace with the potential to be reopened (another buyer draw), you might want to send someone to your roof to inspect the chimney exterior.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>6. Lead<\/strong><br \/>\nJust because lead paint was banned in 1978 doesn&#8217;t mean it isn&#8217;t still lurking in your home.<br \/>\nIf you have any concerns \u2014 especially if your home will attract buyers with young children \u2014 bring in a certified lead abatement contractor. At the least, you&#8217;re doing the neighborhood a public health service.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>7. Roof<\/strong><br \/>\nRoof repair is one expense that makes buyers wish they had never entered the real estate market in the first place. Hire someone who specializes in your roof material\uea65 (rubber, slate, etc.) to confirm whether damage exists, and get a firm estimate on the repairs or replacement so a buyer doesn&#8217;t overstate those costs later during negotiations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>8. Soil<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you live on a hill, you run the risk that soil could crumble in ferocious weather. Before you sell, a soil inspector can affirm your land&#8217;s stability. If you have a large plot that would captivate potential gardeners, an inspector can also test for soil contamination.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>9. Trees<\/strong><br \/>\nYou&#8217;ve love that old chestnut in the backyard but have always wondered why its leaves grow so sparsely. Before pitching the idea of a treehouse to the next owners, bring in an arborist to test the tree&#8217;s long-term viability.<br \/>\nTree care and removal are surprisingly costly, so buyers may be wary if those gorgeous and towering trees are unstable or otherwise unhealthy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>10. Mold<\/strong><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s not just for hypochondriacs anymore. The health dangers of mold\uea65 are well-documented, and its threat is on the minds of real estate shoppers. A good mold inspector will ask you the history of the home, including past water damage, and then do a visual tour of your place before testing for various spores.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aol.com\/article\/2016\/08\/31\/10-uncommon-home-inspections-to-consider-before-selling\/21463117\/\" target=\"_blank\">Uncommon Home Inspections to Consider Before Selling<\/a> by Meaghan Agnew | AoL Real Estate<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Selling your home can be a frightening idea even if your market is booming. In particular, the home inspection\uea65 can keep you up at night with fear. 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