Most home inspection reports will break your house up into sections so that you can take the inspection a section at a time, making your inspection more efficient. You can start inspecting by room, from the entry to your home all the way out to the backyard. You certainly don't want to forget to inspect the outside of your home. Curb appeal is becoming more and more important to potential homebuyers, making it crucial that you pay attention to the exterior details of your home. You can work your way from front to back, and left to right, depending on the easiest flow of movement through your house.
Within each room, there are a variety of categories you want to check. You want to check the structural elements of the house, any plumbing, the electrical features, and any appliances or system equipment (such as a water heater or HVAC unit). You also want to be sure to check out-of-the-way areas, such as the garage, attic, basement, roof, and the exterior of your home. This is a lot of material to have to cover in each room, so it's always good to have your sample home inspection report handy while doing your preliminary inspection.
Having an inspection can also help you get your house ready to put on the market. You'll be able to see what you need to fix so that you do not have to pay an appraiser to come out and provide a list of items to repair and then pay him or her to come back out and give you a thumbs-up after you're done with the work. It's far more efficient to find these issues on your own. By reviewing the sample inspection report prior to listing your home, you'll save a lot of time and money on getting your home in the best possible condition.
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