Basking Ridge Homes For Sale

If you are selling Basking Ridge real estate, be prepared that 99% of buyers will ask for a home inspection. Here are some ways to be ready and we suggest you do this will before your home has an offer.

#1- Utilities and Water

• If your home is vacant, make sure to turn on the water and utilities.

#2- Heating and Cooling

• Change and/or clean the furnace filter and any other filters in the house.
• Make sure the furnace is free to access.
• Mow grass around central air conditioning unit and make it clear to access.

#3- Light bulbs and GFCI Outlets

• Change all burned out florescent lights and light bulbs in the house.
• Test all the GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter), which are usually found in the garage, bathrooms, and the kitchen.

#4- Smoke Detectors

• Replace the batteries if they need to be changes and test all of the smoke detectors throughout the entire house.

#5- Leaky Toilets and Faucets

• Replace these as soon as possible so they don’t look like a problem at the inspection.

#6- Appliances, Refrigerator, and Ice Makers

• All the appliances need to be working at time of the inspection.
• Make sure to turn on both the refrigerator and the ice maker at this time as well. They also have to be in good condition and working.

#7- Windows and Doors

• All doors and windows should be in great condition, and if they are not, replace them before the inspection.

• If you have locks on the doors or windows make sure your agent has the keys if you will not be at the inspection.

#8- Caulking

• Make extra sure that all bath and shower areas that have caulk are properly sealed.

#9- Fireplace and Wood Stoves

• Definitely make sure that the wood stove and/or fireplace is cleaned thoroughly.

#10- Gas and Oil Tanks

• Fill (if necessary), the gas, heating systems, pool heating, oil tanks, etc. if that is needed.

#11-Hot Tub and Pool

• If the pool or hot tub needs to be filled, make sure to fill it. Make sure filters are clean, water is clean etc.

#12- Attics, Closets and Access

• Clear a way to your attic and make sure there is a path for the inspector to walk. They will, most likely, check the amount of insulation in your roof.

• Closets should be well organized and put away any highly personal items.
• Make sure that the inspector can get into all the areas of the home when they get there.
• Home inspections last anywhere from 2-3 hours and the inspector is usually paid by the buyers. Therefore, the buyers will have a copy of the report. If there is something amiss during the inspection, the buyer’s agent will give a detailed addendum to your REALTOR.

If you are ready to purchase a home in Basking Ridge, call Adrienne Francis today at 201-259-4446.

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