Key takeaways
- Buyers and inspectors run water in every fixture
- Slow drains and odors raise questions
- A dated service record answers them in advance
- Schedule the tune-up before photos and showings
Why drains matter at a showing
A buyer will turn on taps and flush toilets, and an inspector will run every fixture and look under the sinks. A slow drain, a gurgle or a smell is the kind of thing that starts a negotiation.
Clear, fresh-smelling drains remove a whole category of questions.
Do the easy things first
Clean drain covers and strainers, refill rarely used floor drains, run water in guest bathrooms and look for leaks under the sinks. Fix a dripping trap or a loose fitting before the first showing.
These small details show a house that has been cared for.
Add a professional tune-up
A pre-listing visit cleans the drains, checks the traps and floor drains and gives you a dated record. Add a camera check-up if the house is old or has big trees.
Schedule it a week or two before photos so there is time to act on anything it finds.
Use the record
Put the service record in the listing file and tell your agent about it. It will not replace the buyer’s inspection, but it shows that the drains have had attention, and it answers a common question before it is asked.
Keep a copy for your own files.
Quick answers
Will a tune-up find hidden problems?
It shows what we can see and test, and we tell you what we notice.
Do buyers care about drains?
Many do, especially in older homes. It is one more thing they do not have to worry about.
Ready to put this on a schedule?
Call (615) 952-0844 or send the form below, and we will suggest a plan for your property.
