{"id":19713,"date":"2025-01-13T06:25:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T14:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=19713"},"modified":"2026-03-25T07:02:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T14:02:23","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-a-home-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-a-home-inspection\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Prepare for a Home Inspection"},"content":{"rendered":"

You found a great agent, prepared your home for sale<\/a>, attracted buyer interest, got great offers, and accepted one. Next step: the home inspection<\/a>. Knowing how to prepare for a home inspection is vital when you\u2019re a seller to help the process proceed without unnecessary delays.<\/p>\n

To get you ready, we\u2019ve tapped veteran home inspectors and a top real estate agent to share insider tips and advice to help you prepare for inspection day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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HomeLight has analyzed over 27 million transactions and thousands of reviews to determine which agent is best for you based on your needs. It takes just two minutes to match clients with the best real estate agents, who will help you be ready for your home inspection.<\/p>\n

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Home inspection basics<\/h2>\n

A home inspection is a visual inspection<\/a> performed on behalf of a buyer. The inspector looks for any safety, health, and mechanical issues that don\u2019t meet your state\u2019s standards or the buyer\u2019s lender’s requirements.<\/p>\n

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What do home inspectors look for?<\/h3>\n

Inspectors examine properties from the roof to the foundation. \u201cWe look for things that are significantly deficient, unsafe, near the end of the service life, or not functioning properly,\u201d says Tim Buell<\/a>, former president of the American Society of Home Inspectors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When your home\u2019s systems fail, they can cause a mountain of problems, including electrical fires, unstable foundations, and unsafe living environments. Repairs can be costly for the potential future owners, threatening to tank the sale.<\/p>\n

The following list encompasses some red flags inspectors look for<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Structural integrity issues<\/h4>\n