Preparing Mississauga Home Inspection Pre-listing Inspection
Inspect home before you buy
One step which is inevitable in the home selling process is a visit
from a professional house inspector. It is a good
idea to be aware ahead of time of any serious problems which may be
present in your home /condominium so you will be prepared to deal with them.
Structure:
Ensure that past home renovations of your Mississauga property have not damaged the structure
of your Mississauga
home/condo. Other structural damages can be caused as a result of settling of
your home over time, i.e.; damages to the foundation, and/or whether support beams and
joists are strong and sturdy or cracked or otherwise damaged.
Electrical:
Ensure that the electrical and wiring systems are safe and
acceptable. Loose wires or incorrectly installed or wired
receptacles, switches or electrical box problems are all hazardous
and should be corrected. All homes should have a minimum of 100 amp
service.
Water damage and plumbing:
Ensure there are no leaks evident. Water can run and leak into odd
and unexpected places, causing extensive damage over time. If there
are signs of water leakage, they can quite be often spotted by
examining the underside of sinks and dishwashers, along ceilings, on
floors or along basement walls. Plumbing fixtures, water-using
appliances, drain pipes, water supply inlets and outlets and
basements and roofs can all be causes and sources of water damage.
With respect to plumbing, ensure that all fixtures are in good
working and free from large cracks. Faucets should run easily and
shut off completely, proper grouting and caulking should be present
around bathtubs, toilets and other fixtures should be bolted down
securely and drains should be clog free. The home's water heater
should be in good working condition also.
Outside structure: Ensure that safety issues are resolved in your
Mississauga property. Trim foliage
which may impair a safe view of the area around the home, ensure
that windows open easily and close and lock securely and that
entrances/exits to the home are able to be securely locked. Hazards
such as hidden curbs, loose railings and/or stairs, should be corrected.
Heating and cooling:
All heating and cooling systems may have to be checked to ensure
they are relatively up to date, clean, in good working condition and
have clean filters. Refrigerant should be checked in any air
conditioning units and may require proper servicing.
Also, a general, unbiased overview of your Mississauga property by a neighbour or
friend may reveal matters which need to be dealt with that you may
overlooked.
Pre-listing inspections are becoming one of our most requested
inspections in Mississauga. Performing an inspection before a
property is listed is
one of the smartest investments
Mississauga home/condo sellers can make.
Condominium owners finding defects with the common elements can
address the problems by informing their condominium corporation's
management company. This way, the onus of fixing common elements
moves onto corporation's property management company. And well
managed condo corporation resolve problems before they become big.
Pre-listing Inspection benefits for Mississauga property sellers
- Home may sell faster
- Buyers won't walking away assuming there is a problem with
the house
- Buyer's won't re-negotiate offers based on home inspector's
findings
- Prelisting inspection is a valuable tool if your Mississauga
property experiences
multiple-offers situation
- You choose either to fix any problem/s or recognize the problem/s,
reflect it in your purchase price. Thus eliminating any chances
of
negotiating offers later
Inspection includes a report; The Home Reference Book, that becomes the future
home buyers guide to home ownership for years to come
Pre-listing Inspection benefits for Mississauga property buyers
- Make an offer with confidence
- A detailed report will put things into perspective prior to
an offer being made
- Eliminates the need to put an inspection clause in the offer
Call Amit if you are thinking to buy /sell a resale home or a new
builder condominium apartment in
Mississauga. See list of qualified
and reputed home inspectors
in Mississauga area.
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