The Home Inspection and why every 

home seller is panic stricken.

When selling your home, the wait and anticipation of a home inspection is no simple walk in the park. In the Indianapolis real estate market, it's traditional that a buyers home inspection will be performed and responded to in writing within fourteen days from the acceptance of a purchase contract.

As humans, we don't like to wait. We live in an instant gratification world. It's no wonder that while waiting (in what seems like silence) is agonizing for any home seller. When you sell your home with The Castetter Group, our technology and operational procedures allow us to move swiftly once a property goes under contract! 
However, there is a tidal wave communications that a home buyer must jump through during this time. 

i.e. transfer and wire earnest money; finalize additional contract documents, call the bank, email the processor, text the insurance company, schedule the home inspector, keep up with work and family, take calls from their agent, their relocation company and so on. The point I'm trying to make is this, relax. There are dozens of procedures and safeguards that are happening behind the scenes with your realtor and the buyers real estate agent. 

Here are some things you can do while you wait a few days. Wipe clean the return air vents, vacuum around the furnace unit & change the furnace filter. This shows the home inspector that you keep up on maintenance items and that you are prepared for the inspection. Also, clear the driveway and walkway if there is snow on the ground. Make certain that there is a clear path for the inspector to get to the crawl space, electric panel and all attic access points. (You don't want a stranger moving your personal items to gain access). 
If you are on a well, discuss with your realtor whether you should chlorinate the well at this time or not.   

After the inspection, double check that the electric panel has not been tripped and make certain that all appliances are running, GFI outlets are set and so on. Inspectors always check and double check these things, but occasionally we experience human error and we want to avoid any disaster.

Generally, the buyers and their agent are present & your property does not need to be in perfect show condition for this appointment. 

In closing, know this. Home Inspectors are paid to help ensure that there are not any unknown safety or habitability defects. There will most likely always be some items that will need to be addressed and/or negotiated. Odds have always been that 99% of the time, we work together through this with intention and expert negotiation. 

If you have comments or questions about inspections, buying, or selling with Chris Castetter, please call or text (317) 414-1117  

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