Table of Contents...
Overview of
the Buying & Selling Process
Preparing Your Home Through
The Eyes Of A Buyer
Repair & Cleaning Checklist
Possible Work Orders
What to do while your house
is being shown
Answers to Frequently Asked
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Possible work orders...
The following is a list of some possible work orders. The
work orders must be completed prior to closing and the seller
is responsible for having them done. Check with your local
authorities for specific requirements.
The following conditions may require a work order:
- Broken windows.
- Debris in crawl space.
- Dry rot or deteriorated wood.
- Earth-wood contact.
- Overgrown shrubbery.
- Electrical not in working condition.
- Gutters and downspouts blocked or missing.
- A hot water tank without a 3/4" discharge line.
- Inadequate foundation ventilation.
- Inadequate attic ventilation.
- Less than four feet of waterproof material around tub
enclosures (tile, formica, etc.).
- Less than 18" clearance between soil and floor joists
under entire house.
- Peeling or missing paint.
- Plumbing not in working condition.
- Single oil or gas space heaters to heat entire house.
- Water damage inside home.
You might have to:
- Paint the exterior and interior if in bad condition.
- Hook up to public water or sewer if available.
- Get county certification if home is on septic or well.
- Remove unused oil tanks or fill with cement-slurry or
polyurethane foam.
Other items to remember:
- Inspectors will need access to the attic.
- Leased equipment cannot be included in the sale (i.e.
hot water tank, alarm system, etc.).
- All assessments must be paid.
- Joint maintenance agreements will be required for common
road easements for maintenance on home where property line
is within 3' of structure.
* Check with local authorities for specific requirements.
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