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A thorough walk-through of the property just prior to taking possession is a good way to limit surprises and preserve that tremendous feeling the first time you put the key in the lock and open the door to your new home.
We've put together a checklist to help guide you through this process. After completing the walk through, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call our office. To expedite this process, please have your inspection number handy when calling.
 Exterior:
 Look for any signs of damage to exterior surfaces that were not apparent
 during the inspection. Damage to areas around doors may have occurred
during
the moving process.
Confirm any items due to convey are present.
Ex: Swing sets, Storage sheds, etc.
Garage:
Check operation of all doors, confirm automatic door opener transmitters are
present if door openers are installed.
Look for any signs of damage around house access doors.
Operate windows.
Operate lights.
Kitchen:
Turn on ALL appliances and confirm proper operation.
Run water in sinks, confirm the presence of hot water and look for leakage
at drain lines below fixtures.
Check cabinets for signs of damage or missing hardware.
Operate windows and doors.
Operate lights.
Bathrooms:
Flush toilets as well as run water in sinks, bathtubs and showers. Confirm the
presence of hot water, check for proper drainage and look for leakage at
drain lines below fixtures.
Look for physical damage to plumbing fixtures that were not apparent during
the inspection.
Operate windows and doors.
Operate lights and exhaust fans, if present.
Other Rooms:
Look for damage to walls and floors that may have been blocked by
furnishings, carpeting or stored items at the inspection.
Operate windows and doors.
Operate lights.
Basement:
Look for any evidence of water penetration that was unknown or undisclosed
during the prior inspection. *Turning on the dishwasher, (if present), flushing
toilets, running water in sinks and bathtubs are advised BEFORE the
basement check to allow time for any leakage to show up in the basement.
Check all major systems (heating, plumbing supply and drain piping, water
heater and electrical panel) for indications of damage, corrosion or obvious
signs of undisclosed problems that may have occurred since the inspection.
Operate thermostats and confirm heating and/or cooling systems function
as before. NOTE: do NOT operate air conditioning systems if the outside
temperature is or has been below 65 degrees 12 hours prior to the walk
through.
Miscellaneous:
Confirm the presence of anything that was due to convey with the property.
Ex: Lighting fixtures, fireplace equipment, window treatments, carpets, etc.
Confirm the approximate amount of heating oil, (if computed and pro-rated)
is present in the tank.
Confirm the property is in "broom swept" condition. Any boxes, wood, debris
that were not supposed to convey should have been removed. It's not
uncommon for debris to be left in attic, crawl spaces or basement areas.
Especially ones that are difficult to access.
Look for manuals/warranties/paperwork on all appliances and systems
that convey.
Congratulations! In a few short hours...or days, you'll have attained what is considered by most to be the "American Dream" - Homeownership.
AmeriSpec wishes you only the best in your new home and encourages you to call if there is anything we can do to help. As you can see, AmeriSpec doesn't forget you after the inspection. We want to be there for you. Even after the sale.
Don't forget to check your AmeriSpec binder for valuable discount coupons on other home services offered by the ServiceMaster family of companies.
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