Most all Homebuyers will hire a professional to conduct a Home Inspection before they make such a large financial purchase.Home inspectors will check almost everything in the house with a fine toothcomb looking for any potential problems for the buyer.If you are educated in what the inspector is looking for you can make the minor repairs and clean-ups that they could site on their final report.Although as a seller you are not responsible for repairing every minor issue, the buyer has the right to opt-out of the contract if the inspector's repair list is too large.

1.  Plumbing:

Plumbing is a major area of concern for most Homebuyers.Inspectors tend to spend a majority of time checking all the plumbing in the house.They will usually run all the faucets at one time while flushing toilets to see if there is a flow problem in the house.While doing this they will also check water pressure.It is easy enough to make sure that there are no plugs in your toilets or drains before the inspection to avoid plumbing issues in the end.

2.  Mold and Mildew:

Get rid of the mold!Mold and mildew in showers are a red flag to buyers and inspectors.They will assume there is a leak somewhere causing mold to show from the inside out.The smell alone from mold could actually cause potential buyers to turn around and not even look at your house.Toxic black mold is a huge issue in today's housing market.Do not give the inspector or buyer the chance to assume your house has the potential to have this condition.

3.  Electrical Systems:

Home inspectors will go straight to the electrical panel and circuit breaker during their visit.All electrical components need to be up-to-date to accommodate the house's needs.If you know you have electrical issues and want to get premium dollar for your home, call in an electrician before you list your home.

4.  Roof:

The first thing that a buyer looks at on a home is the roof.Buyers do not want to have to think about replacing a roof or repairing the ceilings if there is a leak from the roof.Make sure that all shingles look well maintained and that there are no yellow spots on the ceilings or walls from previous problems.

5.  Other hot spots:

1. heating and cooling systems that are in good working order
2. structure and foundation issues (if there are problems with the foundation or structure there is no possible way to make repairs.This needs to be an upfront disclosure and the price of the home needs to be reduced)
3. fireplace must be in good working condition
4. standing water and drainage issues
5. appliances and smoke detectors

It is important not to get discouraged if the home inspector report contains any repairs.They make a Note of anything that they see.This is not a wish list for buyers, so read your contract carefully and see what it dictates which systems should be in good working order at Closing.If the appliances and roof are old, but are in good working condition you do not have to replace them unless it is a deal breaker.