3 Must-do Home Inspections Before Putting Your Home on the Market

3 Must-do Home Inspections Before Putting Your Home on the MarketAlmost everyone who has made the leap to home ownership has heard the stories about what a home inspection can reveal, but many are not aware of the primary issues left out in the cold when it comes to the inspection. Whether you’re surveying your home on your own or will be arranging an inspection shortly, here are the most common things that are missed when it comes to the final review.

A Weathered Roof

One of the most important parts of a home is the roof, which keeps everything contained within safe, but outside of the minor details that are obvious from the ground, there aren’t a lot of home inspectors that take more than a quick look at its condition.

As this can have a huge impact on your home offer come inspection time, it may be worth calling in a licensed roof inspector so you can determine any problems beforehand and get them patched up before they adversely affect the price you’re offered.

Secure The Siding

Many things in the home are expertly outlined in the home inspection report so inspectors will spend the time to check them out, but siding is another item that often flies by the wayside. While damaged siding may not be clearly obvious, if there are any issues with it, it can cause significant problems for your home down the road. Instead of leaving this up to chance, you may want to request that your home inspector check these items out for your (and the buyer’s) benefit.

HVAC Issues

The HVAC system in your home is responsible for heating, cooling and general ventilation, but many inspectors evade taking a closer look at these systems because they don’t want to put it through the extremities of hot and cold in case it causes damage. As there may also be notes in the home inspection report that alleviate the inspector of this responsibility, you may want to make calls on your own end for a specialist to test out the functionality of your system.

There are many pieces of the puzzle when it comes to an effective home inspection, but some of the most important parts of your home may not be included in the paperwork. If you’re planning on putting your home on the market soon and are looking for an experienced agent, please contact me today for more information.

18578 E Pine Barrens Avenue Queen Creek, AZ 85142

$599,900
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,931 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6765313
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Welcome to this spacious and inviting 2,931 sf single-level home in popular Sossaman Estates, ideally located at the Gilbert/Queen Creek border! Designed with a modern open floorplan and 10 ft ceilings, this home offers comfort and plenty of space for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is ready for every chef's needs, featuring double wall ovens, a prep island with cooktop and breakfast bar, ample counter space, and plenty of cabinets. A bright breakfast nook with bay windows, an extra-large dining area, and a butler's pantry with built-in wine racks add even more charm and functionality. French doors from the living room open up to a sizable backyard complete with a covered patio, pergola, and mature trees. Side yards offer potential for an RV gate and additional storage space. The spacious primary suite provides a relaxing retreat with two walk-in closets, access to the backyard, a garden tub, a large shower, and dual vanities. Additional highlights include three well-sized bedrooms, a versatile bonus room, and built-in workstations perfect for work-from-home or study areas. The large laundry room with folding counter and plenty of storage space adds convenience. Set on almost 1/3 acre on a corner lot, there's a 2-car garage and slab parking for up to four vehicles, ideal for families and gatherings. This home's location is a dream, with easy access to greenbelts, walking trails, shopping, dining, schools, and the 202 freeway. As an estate sale, it's priced generously under market value for potential instant equity! Recent updates include: *NEW BLINDS: In Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room, Master Bedroom, & Bedroom 4. *PLUMBING: NEW Water Softener. Water Lines Flushed. New Valves/Cartridges in Kitchen, Bathrooms, Laundry Room, & Hose Bibs. Repaired Toilet/Shower Head Leaks. *ROOF: Repaired Cracked/Slipped Roof Tiles/Mortar Caps. *HVAC: NEW Condensers w/10 yr warranty. *MISC: Repaired Bathroom Fans & Sink Stops. Secured Toilet Tank, Kitchen Cabinet & Door Thresholds.

16214 W Questa Drive Surprise, AZ 85387

$599,900
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,357 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6708544
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Welcome to Sonoma Coast at Esca;lante! New construction TO BE BUILT! This single level 2357 SF single level 3 BR with den, 2.5 BA home is for the garage guy! 5 1/2 tandem car garage on a larger 8,840 S.F. lot!!. This home can easily be expanded to 5 bedrooms 3 baths. Surrounded by all single level homes. Exciting included features include - 10' ceilings, 8' doors, granite tops in the kitchen, tank less water heater, front yard landscape package. Large kitchen Island with Prep Area. paver driveway, 2'' faux blinds on all windows, ceiling fans in all room,EV outlet in garage, Indoor air plus and Energy Star Qualified. This home is to be built! Floorplan under doc tab.

11255 E Utah Avenue Mesa, AZ 85212

$599,900
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,623 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6712922
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Don't miss this quick move-in home. Stunning 4 bedroom home with Den and 3.5 baths. Occupied less than 6 months, but not by choice. Includes appliances, window treatments, cabinet hardware, RO water. Gourmet kitchen includes quartz countertops, 42'' white shaker cabinets and stainless steel appliances with gas cooktop, hood, wall oven and built in microwave. Spa like master bath with separate tub and shower. Tile floors in all the main areas, carpet only in bedrooms. 10' Ceilings with 8' interior doors. 4 1/4' baseboards, paver drive, walkway, and patio. Energy star home for comfort and energy efficiency. Quick move-in and seller willing to offer concessions to assist with closing fees and or buy down rates with reasonable offer. Seller says bring all reasonable offers!

19781 W Exeter Boulevard Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

$599,900
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,129 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6714581
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
PAID OFF SOLAR AT COE!!! When Minimalist meets Elegance, It Truly does not get better than this! Feast your eyes on this Toll Brothers Beauty located in the Famous Verrado Community! This home boasts 3 generous bedrooms, a spacious Den/Office enclosed by STUNNING $20,000 Custom Steel Partition doors and 2.5 Bathrooms! The great room is welcomed by tons of natural light, but can be darkened with beautiful White Blackout Shades! The Top of the Line Chef's Gourmet Package features KitchenAid Appliances with a Large Hood and In-Island Drawer Microwave! Pristine Hydro Water Filtration System and Soap Dispenser accompany the Kitchen Sink! Beautiful Mosaic Tile backsplash catches your eye immediately! Master Bedroom suite is very roomy with dual vanity, walk in shower and Large Walk in Closet. You have NEVER seen a yard like this! The Definition of ZEN. The Custom White Stuccoed Enclosed yard features a wide variety of fruits and veggies, no more grocery shopping for your produce! The self sufficient yard includes Fruit trees including 5 mango varieties, avocado, pomegranate, peaches, lemons, limes, oranges, grape vines, bananas, Jamaican cherries!! But it doesn't stop there! It also has 2 custom raised garden beds with automatic irrigation. Currently growing brandywine tomatoes, beans, cabbage, thyme, mint, rosemary, collards, zucchini, cucumber and Carrots! WOW! Both garages are fully epoxied, the 2 car garage has an Electric Car Charger and the Single Car Garage has a Split AC Unit as well as Spray Foam insulation to keep it cool to be used as an additional work space! The entire home is equipped with a Full Filtration system including a Water Carbon Filter and Water Softener System!

27229 N 103rd Avenue Peoria, AZ 85383

$599,900
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,119 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6721942
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Welcome to Northlands Encore in beautiful North Peoria, best value for the money in the area, here the skies are bigger and the sunsets are like none you've ever seen. Step outside every morning and view the colorful skyline with the Calderwood Butte in the backdrop, plus with the trail head right down the street you'll get the full enjoyment of this very special home in a very special community. Step inside this stylish and move-in-ready Sapphire Model by Taylor Morrison, with 2119 sq.ft. of interior living space, 4 Beds PLUS Den + 3 Baths and a 2 CAR Garage. Open concept main living area with a light gray color pallet, rich wood look porcelain tile floors, barn-wood shiplap accent wall in living room, updated carpet in 2023, can lighting, white trim, blinds and doors. Kitchen features beige/cream granite countertops and island, bright white cabinets, black vintage cage pendant lighting, stainless steel appliances and a walk-in pantry for all your storage needs. Step into your master suite, light and bright with master bath, featuring double sinks, espresso vanity, large stand up shower with seating, separate toilet room and walk-in closet. 3 additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms plus a spacious Den with french doors that would make a great office or library. Step outdoors, take a deep breath and enjoy your private mountain views. With a spacious back yard that checks all the boxes, covered patio, large green space, and a side yard with a storage shed. There truly is nothing to do except move in and live your absolute best life. Neighborhood mountain views and trails, close proximity to 303 freeway access, 10 minutes to TSMC, shopping, dining, entertainment, health care, and less than 20 min. away from beautiful Lake Pleasant Regional Park. A list of updates and floor-plan are available in the documents tab.

3554 N Hooper Street Buckeye, AZ 85396

$599,900
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,590 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6720288
Property Type Townhouse
Price Type --
Don't miss out on this golf course home with views!! Buy now before prices go up with lower rates. This elegant and upgraded 4 bedroom 3 bath home backs up to Hole #4 of Founder's Golf Course. Back gate to access the course whenever you see fit from your relaxing pergola covered back yard with outside fireplace. HOA takes care of the front yard (except court yard), has a community pool a short distance away. Phenomenal mountain views from your back yard and private balcony off of the owners suite, going back inside you will appreciate lots of kitchen cabinet storage and granite counter tops, small office space off the kitchen for those that work from home, cozy fireplace, bedroom or full office downstairs with full bath large laundry room with additional under stair storage, going upstairs is an additional 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, large owners suite and bath with very large walk in closet, tub in owners bath with window looking out over mountains, freshly painted on the interior about 1.5 years ago, large 2 car garage with extra height with dual storage racks, also could make a great winter home lock and leave style, or a vacation home to allow you to escape to Arizona, located in larger community of Verrado which is a very kid and animal friendly oriented community that has tons to do with pools, events on weekends, sidexside parades, firework show and yes of course golf. Come see Verrado and see what it has to offer.

12737 W Auburn Drive Peoria, AZ 85383

$599,900
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,798 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6729974
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Beautiful gently lived in 2-bedroom plus den property. Check out & fall in love with the large great room featuring tile flooring and plantation shutters. Spotless kitchen displays mosaic tile backsplash, recessed & pendant lighting, staggered cabinets & cupboards with crown molding ,stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and equipped with a roomy breakfast bar. Generous laundry room with plenty of cabinets and desk area .Make the sizable den a reading nook or bar area. In the bright primary bedroom, you will find plush carpet, a private bathroom with dual sinks, an enclosed glass shower, and a walk-in closet. Entertainers delight in the spacious backyard provides a covered patio, fire pit, and a built-in BBQ and hot tub. Shea Xero 20 year pre paid solar. Energy savings!!

4506 W Maggie Drive San Tan Valley, AZ 85144

$599,900
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,254 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6730680
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
You don't want to miss this rare NEXT-GEN home offering a total of 5 bedrooms & 3.5 baths with a newly updated and never lived in CASITA with a separate entrance, separate kitchen, laundry hook up, living area, bathroom and bedroom. 3253 sq ft with the main portion of the home offering separate living/dining, family rooms and upstairs loft. Granite countertops, gas range, stainless appliances, pantry and island with breakfast bar. Sliding doors lead out to the covered patio, HEATED POOL, pergola-covered decking, and additional paver patios, perfect for outdoor entertaining! Loft, bedrooms & laundry are upstairs. Home also features a new upstairs AC unit in 2021 and a new gas water heater in 2023.

10511 E Portobello Avenue Mesa, AZ 85212

$599,900
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,584 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6733154
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Amazing value with everything you want, 3 Car Garage, California Play Pool w/waterfall, N/S exposure, 3 BR's + a Den! 2-1/2 Baths, Split floor plan, Upgraded very nicely! Kitchen offers Granite Counters with large Breakfast Bar, Stainless Appliances, Raised panel light maple cabinets & tile floors & it's connected to Large Family Room. There's also a Living Room & separate Dining Room. The Master Suite is a wonderful size along with the updated Master Bath, offering separate tub & shower with nice tile surrounds including glass inserts, dual sinks & private water closet & large closet! Wow, the backyard offers a pebble tech play pool & Built in BBQ making it an entertainers dream with plenty of additional room for pets & kids to Romp . Also offers Double gate for easy access

2783 E Tulsa Street Chandler, AZ 85225

$599,900
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,913 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6737708
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
PRICE IS MORE THAN $20,000 UNDER RECENT APPRAISAL!! Tour this gorgeous, RECENTLY RENOVATED, SINGLE STORY Chandler home today! Nestled directly between Downtown Gilbert & Downtown Chandler (less than 10 minutes to each), you'll be surrounded by endless dining & shopping options, plus almost-daily local events & activities~ This home was remodeled with entertainment in mind, boasting a thoughtfully designed layout w/a TRUE SPLIT FLOOR PLAN, featuring 3 BEDROOMS, including a LARGE PRIMARY SUITE w/a direct access to the backyard, an UPDATED ENSUITE BATHROOM & SPACIOUS PRIMARY CLOSET~ 2 large guest bedrooms complete the home, w/one showcasing a CUSTOM SHIPLAP WALL & the other featuring added BOOKSHELF STORAGE~ The home offers 2 FULLY UPDATED BATHROOMS, including a RENOVATED MASTER BATHROOM with a CUSTOM GLASS SHOWER with RAINFALL SHOWER HEAD, and a FREESTANDING TUB~The UPDATED KITCHEN features a SOLID STONE ISLAND that opens to the living space, HIGH-END APPLIANCES like a 5-BURNER KITCHENAID OVEN and a MONOGRAM MINI DRINK FRIDGE, plus a BREAKFAST NOOK with shutters overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard~ Open the SLIDING GLASS DOORS from your living room, and an entertainer's LUXURY BACKYARD awaits, with a partially covered patio equipped with an OUTDOOR HEATER for all-season enjoyment~ Invite your friends over for backyard movie nights with an OUTDOOR MOVIE SCREEN and PROJECTOR. Backyard also features over 800 SQ FT OF PAVER PATIO AND WALKWAYS with lighting, over 350 SQ FT OF ARTIFICIAL TURF, IRRIGATED GARDEN BEDS, MATURE TREES, and NATIVE PLANTS, with NO NEIGHBORS BEHIND for added PRIVACY~ Additional highlights of the home include CEILING FANS in all rooms, an open layout with unobstructed views from the kitchen to the living and dining areas (or flex space), DUAL-PANE WINDOWS with CUSTOM SHUTTERS opening to the backyard, front yard, and side yards~ The home boasts HIGH-END PORCELAIN WIDE-PLANK WOOD FLOORS, along with a NEMA 14-50 plug for EV CHARGING in the garage, a TANKLESS WATER HEATER, AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR OPENERS, a WATER SOFTENER, and a freshly REPAINTED EXTERIOR in 2024 (5-YEAR WARRANTY)~ Further improvements in 2024 include home being COMPLETELY REWIRED to be brought up to current safety standards, AIR DUCT CLEANING, and installation of an AIR PURIFIER and SCRUBBER for optimal indoor air quality~ The neighborhood is surrounded by FOUR LARGE PARKS and green spaces, with a playground right across the street~ Conveniently located less than a mile from Fry's Food & Drug, you're also just minutes from Trader Joe's, Target, Whole Foods, Sprouts, and other popular grocery options~ SAN TAN VILLAGE MALL is approximately a 7-minute drive~ Part of the CHANDLER SCHOOL DISTRICT, this home is only two blocks from CHANDLER TRADITIONAL ACADEMY - LIBERTY CAMPUS, with easy access to Gilbert, AZ, across the intersection~ This exceptional property offers an unbeatable location, thoughtful upgrades, and a welcoming atmosphere!

4638 W Hayward Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301

$599,900
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,483 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6735480
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Stunning FIVE-bedroom remodeled home in Golden Palm Estates! Perfectly situated in almost half acre lot, this home boasts THREE fully remodeled bathrooms, white kitchen cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, just painted interior, washer/dryer, gas fireplace, separate living & family room, updated tile flooring, fresh exterior paint, room for two RV gates, and a Sparkling POOL that is perfect for the Arizona summers and outdoor entertaining! At over 19,000 sq ft you will have plenty room for outdoor activities, gardening, or enjoying the fresh air. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a piece of Arizona paradise! Make your appointment today & make this house your dream home! This HOME QUALIFIES FOR A FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER Grant and Down Payment Assistance!

3714 E Vaughn Avenue Gilbert, AZ 85234

$599,900
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,417 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6738932
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Escape to your own retreat in Gilbert, Arizona, where a backyard haven offers a blend of luxury and tranquility. The split ranch floor plan offers an ideal layout for privacy and open living, perfect for families and entertaining. The kitchen features high-end stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a central island, seamlessly connecting to the spacious living and dining areas. The master suite is a private retreat with a walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom featuring dual sinks, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. Three additional bedrooms share a well-appointed bathroom. Step outside to enjoy the backyard oasis, complete with a sparkling pool, heated spa, and a view fence overlooking a peaceful wash. The property also includes an RV gate, providing convenient storage.