• Asbestos on old ductwork or insulation
EXTERIOR & INTERI R & INTERIOR DEFICIENCIES
• Broken or missing handrails • Damaged siding or exterior paint (especially lead-based paint in older homes) • Windows that don't open or lock properly • Trip hazards (uneven floors, loose tiles, torn carpeting)
CODE COMPLIANCE & SAFE CE & SAFETY
• Non-permitted additions or remodels • Missing or non-functional smoke/carbon monoxide detectors • Inadequate attic ventilation • Faulty or missing fire-rated garage door (between garage and home)
LENDER-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT UIREMENTS
• Roof with less than 2–3 years of useful life remaining • Peeling paint in homes built before 1978 (especially for FHA/VA loans) • Non-functional appliances if included in the sale • Missing or damaged water heater straps (in seismic zones) • Absence of permanent heat source in every room (FHA/ VA) Offering transparency upfront can build trust with potential buyers. Having a professional inspection for buyers to review is a big plus in marketing. It also saves them the cost of ordering their 33
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