Preparing your home for a Home Inspection

Thinking of selling your home in the near future? It is likely there will be a home inspection ordered after you have an offer on the table. Thanks to a local home inspector, Kevin Beasy, below is a list of things that will help you get your home ready and take the worry out of the inspection.

Remove dirt/mulch from contact with siding or brick. The dirt should be at least 2 inches below-- but 3 to 4 inches is recommended.

The ground should slope away from the home so no puddles form close to your foundation. Pay close attention to down spouts, be sure they are directing water away from the foundation.

Trim trees and shrubs back from the structure.

Clean out gutters, chimneys and siding and have chimney professionally cleaned.

Be sure all windows and doors are in working condition. All latches should operate correctly. No cracks in glass panes. Check for fogged glass and have these replaced. Check screens for holes and have them repaired.

Paint all exterior wood. Replace any rotted wood. Caulk around all windows, doors and trim.

If you have a crawl space, be sure it is dry and the vapor barrier is in good condition. If space is musty smelling, you probably need more ventilation.

Check to be sure attic ventilators are working properly and no vents are blocked.

Have your air conditioner serviced. Be sure to replace air filters. Check for water leaks in attic especially around chimneys and vents.

Check to be sure all bathroom vents send the air to the outside, these can not vent to the attic.

Test all smoke detectors and install a CO detector if needed.

Be sure you have GFCI receptacles in required areas like bathrooms, kitchens (must be within 6 feet of sinks), garage and any outdoor locations.

Replace any burned out light bulbs.

Repair any leaking faucets and toilets.

Check grout to be sure it is clean and solid. You should repair any loose tile or spongy wall behind it. Re-caulk around tubs, showers and shower doors. Do not do quick repairs that look cheap and unprofessional. This is a red flag for inspectors.

The inspector will need access to the electrical service panel, attic, water and HVAC system. Make sure these are clear from personal items to allow for easy access.

45 W Airview, Elizabethtown, KY - Great Investment Opportunity!

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AUCTION - This weekend! Come on out and Bid on your dream Farm!!

ABSOLUTE FARM AUCTION
Saturday, November 21st, 10:00 AM
224 Acres in Tracts - Home - Barns
Machinery - Equipment - Personal Property
3115 Old Elizabethtown Rd., Hodgenville


DIRECTIONS: From the square in Hodgenville, travel north on KY-210/N Lincoln Blvd. N Lincoln Blvd will become Old Etown Rd. The property will be on the left about 2 miles outside of Hodgenville.

NOTE: The real estate will sell at 10:00 AM

RESIDENCE: A 3 BR 2 BA home with the following features: 2,000 square feet of living space, hardwood flooring, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen with pantry, stone mantle w/wood stove insert in living room, vinyl replacement windows, large master bedroom w/stone mantle and sun/sitting room, attic storage, partial unfinished basement, separate utility room, den, Bedford Stone exterior, metal roof, covered front porch, covered deck beside concrete patio on rear, and 2 car attached garage. The home is currently on well water, but county water is available.

TRACTS:
1 – 9.831 acres with 234’ frontage on Hwy 210
2 – 5.648 acres with 150’ frontage on Hwy 210
3 – 5.650 acres with 150’ frontage on Hwy 210
4 – 5.653 acres with 150’ frontage on Hwy 210
5 – 5.655 acres with 150’ frontage on Hwy 210
6 – 5.657 acres with 150’ frontage on Hwy 210
7 – 5.660 acres with 150’ frontage on Hwy 210
8 – 6.791 acres with 179’ frontage on Hwy 210. This tract shares a stock pond with Tract 9.
9 – 5.665 acres with 150’ frontage on Hwy 210. This tract shares a stock pond with Tract 8.
10 – 5.754 acres with 150’ frontage on Hwy 210
11 – 5.766 acres with 152’ frontage on Hwy 210
12 – 13.629 acres with 134’ frontage on Hwy 210
13 – 5.539 acres with 423’ frontage on Hwy 210. This tract
features a stock pond and two outbuildings. Also located on the tract are two septic systems formerly used for singlewide homes.
14 – House Tract - 5.457 acres with 300’ frontage on Hwy 210. The residence described above is located on this tract along with numerous outbuildings and the large barn.
15 – 9.592 acres with 50’ frontage on Hwy 210
16 – 12.203 acres with 379’ frontage on Hwy 210. There is a
stock pond located on this tract.
17 – 13.006 acres with 414’ frontage on Hwy 210. This tract
shares a stock pond with Tract 18.
18 – 9.586 acres with 379’ frontage on Hwy 210. This tract
shares a stock pond with Tract 17.
19 – 22.375 acres with 50’ frontage on Hwy 210. There is a 50’ ingress/egress easement located on this tract for access to Tract 22.
20 – 22.169 acres with 50’ frontage on Hwy 210. There is a
pond located on this tract as well as a 50’ ingress/egress
easement for accessing Tract 21.
21 – 20.423 acres with 951’ frontage on the Lincoln Pkwy. A 50’ ingress/egress easement is located on Tract 20 to provide access to this tract.
22 – 20.636 acres with 951’ frontage on the Lincoln Pkwy. A 50’ ingress/egress easement in located on Tract 19 to provide access to this tract.

OUTBUILDINGS: Large barn with 4 bay milking room, loft, stalls, and corrals. 20x18 metal building. 20x12 metal building. 20x20 metal building. 25x75 metal building with concrete floor.

SILOS: 4 Harvestore silos, 2 Hercules unloaders, 1 Goliath unloader

MOBILE HOME: 3 BR 1 ½ BA single wide. The home features a wood burning fireplace and a Jack-and-Jill ½ bath. The purchaser of the single wide will have 30 days from the date of the auction to remove it from the property.

MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT: Dodge dump truck, gas powered welder/generator, large folding disc, plow, dump wagon, International 1490 hay bine, 4 bottom trip plow, barrel pumps, fuel tanks, and other items.

HOUSEHOLD: Children’s bunk bed set, couch with recliner, end tables, lamps, glass-top coffee table, green high back chair, fireplace insert, queen-size bedroom set, assorted double-pane windows, kitchen table and chairs, 52” big screen TV, assorted tools, outdoor furniture, glassware, figurines, music boxes, and other items.

TERMS: The real estate will be auctioned using the Multi-Par Method. 10% buyers premium will be added to all winning bids to determine the final sale price. On real estate, 15% of the purchase price per tract will be due on the day of sale with the balance due within 30 days. Inspections of any type must be performed prior to the sale date or the right is waived. Property is sold as is with no guarantees by the seller nor Hodges Auction Company. On personal property, cash or good check for the full purchase amount is due on the day of sale.

SELLERS: Arnie and Susan Lambert

7759 Valley Creek Road, Elizabethtown KY

7759 Valley Creek Road Elizabethtown KY This is a great property with 10+ acres, give me a call if you would like to see it!

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