A seller can make an inspection easier to conduct by organizing access, records and known-condition information. Preparation helps the inspector do the agreed work; it does not ensure a clean report or remove a buyer’s questions.
Arrange safe access
Confirm the appointment, areas the inspector needs to reach and any occupancy or pet arrangements. Clear ordinary access to the electrical panel and requested attic or crawlspace entry points where safe. Tell the inspector about access restrictions and equipment that is shut down. Do not open hazardous equipment or perform unsafe work to prepare.
Gather records that answer specific questions
Collect available permits, repair invoices, service records and relevant test reports. Label the date and scope of each document. A receipt for one repair does not establish the condition of an entire system. Discuss known conditions and disclosure questions with your broker and appropriate advisers.
Confirm the property’s water and wastewater systems
For a domestic well, use OHA’s transaction requirements to confirm testing and reporting responsibilities. Well-water quality testing and well-performance evaluation are different services.
If the home uses septic, gather permit and maintenance records. DEQ recommends qualified inspection of an existing system before purchase. Agree on the evaluation scope, access and any pumping with the appropriate provider; do not assume a general home inspection includes a complete septic evaluation.
Coordinate any radon test separately
Ask whether a radon test is scheduled and follow the tester’s instructions. OHA’s buyer resources recommend testing during the inspection process. A neighborhood label or regional geology description does not establish the result for your home.
Prepare to respond after the report
A buyer may request clarification, specialist access or a repair arrangement. Discuss the actual contract deadlines and requests with your broker. Use qualified evaluations and written estimates where appropriate, and document any agreement. Do not cover or conceal an unresolved condition to improve the appearance of the report.
If you are deciding whether to commission your own inspection before listing, see our pre-listing inspection guide. Bend Relo can help organize the sale process around the property’s documented condition; no closing timeline or absence of future surprises is guaranteed.
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