How to Prepare for a Home Inspection

If home is empty, leave utilities on and pilot lights lit.
Make sure electrical sockets, light fixtures, switches and fans work.
Confirm smoke and carbon monoxide detectors operate.
Check that faucets and toilets run properly and don?t leak.
Clean stove and over so they won?t smoke and set off alarm when tested.
Verify doors and windows open and close and all hardware works.
Clear obstructions around furnace, water heaters and attic access.
Leave keys for outbuildings and exterior electrical boxes.
Remove brush and debris from exterior inspection points.
Gather documentation for renovations or repairs that have been made.
Provide sketch showing location of septic tank and well.
Remove or crate pets.
Plan to be away for three hours minimum.
Consider having home pre-inspected so you can fix problems before the official inspection.

Sources: Pillar to Post, GreatColoradoHomes.com, thebalance.com