Barb Schlinker The Real Estate Voice

Home sellers planning to put their homes on the market often ask how to prepare.  What are some Home Inspection Pitfalls Before You Put Your Colorado Springs Area Home Up for Sale?➢There are some simple things you can do to get ready.➢Roof and hail damage are really prevalent this time of year○Check with your Insurance Company about Deductibles➢Consider getting a pre-inspection○Helps you identify unknown issues like:■Plumbing■Electrical■HVAC / AC – most request them to be cleaned and serviced■Sewer Scope – this is a big issueIf you do this, we can offer the home as Pre-Inspected, Pre-Certified home➢About 75% of Buyers test for Radon○Radon is the natural radiation that emanates from Granite Decomposing○It’s in 50% of the homes in the area○Here is the tricky part…■Its highest on warm days and cool nights &■Fluctuates with atmospheric conditions➢Consider investing in a Home Warranty○These are low cost insurance policies that cover: about $500 plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling, garage door openers and app