• Ensure systems are Turned on.
• Ensure all exterior doors are accessible.
• Provide keys or unlock all outbuildings and sheds.
• Remove window security screws or provide keys for window security locks.
• Make all interior areas accessible.
• Remove excess personal belongings from closets.
• Do not lock the dog in a spare room or restrict access to areas in the home.
• Clear the way to the crawlspace access.
• Make sure the A/C unit is uncovered and de-winterized.
• Remove anything blocking access to the electrical panel.
• Remove excess belongings from utility and storage rooms for easy access.
• Ensure the attic is accessible and the stairs can be pulled down without endangering belongings or people.

• Turn on the sprinkler system.
• Turn on the A/C system.
• Ensure all utilities (electricity, gas, water, and all pilot lights) are on.
• Check all door locks for operability.
• Ensure all doors and windows open and close properly and efficiently.
• Install a minimum of one smoke detector per floor.
• Check that all smoke detectors are working and have fresh batteries.
• Install CO detectors (and ensure they have fresh batteries if they are battery-operated or have battery backup).
• Test appliances such as dishwasher, oven, microwave, and garbage disposal to ensure they work.
• Replace any burned-out light bulbs and ensure all interior and exterior light fixtures work.

• Repair any air leaks, drips, or water stains to prevent further damage.
• Replace all damaged window screens for improved curb appeal and functionality.
• Ensure all light switches operate correctly to avoid doubts about the electrical system.
• Eliminate anything that wiggles, shakes, or teeters by repairing handrails, tightening doorknobs, and securing loose toilets.

• Remove debris from gutters and downspouts.
• Trim shrubs away from the foundation and the A/C condenser unit.
• Remove wood, debris, or stored items away from the foundation.
• Clear debris under the refrigerator.
• Remove debris from shower drains.
• Clear the clutter.
• Clean and clear dryer vents.
• Remove “improvised wiring,” such as extension cords, in the attic or other interior and exterior spaces.
• Replace or clean the HVAC filter.
• Consider having the A/C unit cleaned and serviced, especially if it has been a while.
• Consider having gas fireplaces and or wood-burning chimneys cleaned and serviced.
• Test the safety auto-reverse on your garage door and adjust the pressure if it does not auto-reverse when encountering a 2-inch tall block on the garage floor.

• Remove pets from the premises to allow the inspector full access to the home when possible.
• Repair any pet damage, such as replacing scratched or urine-soaked wood floors, trim, walls, or carpets.

• Prop baby gates open to allow easy access through the home.
• Provide instructions or necessary devices for operating safety lock mechanisms on cabinets, doors, gates, et cetera.
• Reduce toy clutter if possible.

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