La Jolla Real Estate: La Jolla Luxury Homes

What is a home inspection? If you are looking to sell your luxury La Jolla Real Estate, you will need to go through the process of a home inspection before the closing. Inspecting your Luxury La Jolla Real Estate can be a very easy procedure if you prepare for the inspector in advance. Below, I have constructed a checklist of things that you should do before inspecting your luxury La Jolla Real Estate, and a list of material and tools that you will need to have on hand in order to get the job  done!

A professional home inspection is an objective, detailed visual assessment of a property's structure and operating systems. Once a home inspection is performed, you'll receive a detailed report describing the condition of your home and recommending any repairs or improvements that should be made. Buyers will use the home inspection report to inform their negotiating and purchasing decisions about your home.

Before the inspector comes to your house with his or her home inspection sheet, be ready! By addressing the items identified in this home inspection checklist before your inspection takes place, you can set the stage for a positive home inspection report - and that can streamline your sale.

Confirm that all utilities are on and pilot flames are ignited.

Make sure keys for all doors and gates are available to the inspector.
Make sure that all domestic animals are secured.

Change or clean dirty heating and cooling filters.  Materials:  Filters

Clean kitchen range exhaust filter if there is a greasy build up.

Check batteries in your smoke detectors. Tools:  Smoke Detector

Return windows that have been painted shut to regular operation. Tools:  Utility Knife

Replace torn weather stripping around exterior doors. Materials:  Weatherstripping

Replace any missing switch or receptacle covers.  Materials:  Switch Covers

Clean gutters and down spouts.  Tools:  Extension Ladders

Trim back any tree limbs that may be touching the roof of the house. Tools:  Chain Saws

Keep foundation vents open, except in frigid weather.

Have your HVAC control system serviced if it has been over a year since the last service.