Make Sure Your Home is Up to Code BEFORE You List It

Are you planning to sell your home soon?  Whether you are planning to list your home this Summer or Fall, have you thought about if your home's electrical system is up to code? While it is not required by law to have your home up to code before you sell, it will play a factor in how much your home is worth. If you want top dollar for your home, you may want to consider fixing any issues before you put it on the market. Find out why you could benefit from bringing your homes electrical system up to code prior to selling.


Home Inspections 

Most home buyers choose to get a home inspection before they buy the property to ensure there are no issues with the home. Buyers do this to ensure that they are getting what they pay for upon purchase of the property. During the home inspection if there are any issues with your electric it is sure to come up. If the buyers are unhappy with what they find they can either ask you to cover the repairs, ask for a discount, or worst case scenario walk away from the sale altogether. Why risk any of that? Instead, contact the best electricians at the Lake of the Ozarks to take a look at the condition of your electrical system and fix any issues before you put it on the market.

Financing 

Most people have to finance their home when they buy. Before financing is approved, in most cases, especially with FHA and USDA loans, the home must be in a certain condition before it can be financed. For example, a lot of loans require GFCI electrical outlets. For less hassle down the road, take care of these things before you list.


There are electrical stipulations put on financing and insurance, both of which are required for most home buyers. Below are a few common issues you should address before listing to help have fewer issues with selling your home.

Outdated Breaker Box 

Breaker boxes that are older than 30 years will have to be replaced to obtain financing in most cases. These older breaker boxes pose a safety risk and believe it or not are still in a lot of homes today.

Old Wiring 

If your home was built in the 60s-70s or before and the electrical wiring has never been replaced, you probably have an old style of aluminum wiring that is not up to code. A lot of homeowners insurance will not insure homes with this kind of wiring.

Ungrounded Outlets 

We hope that you do not have any ungrounded electrical outlets because it is a major safety hazard. Ungrounded outlets can cause appliances to break or worse shock you leaving you with bad electrical burns. If you think you have ungrounded outlets, contact Catalyst Electric to take a look!

GFCIs 

The purpose of a GFCI outlet is to prevent shock. These outlets are installed in high moisture areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and unfinished basements. This is an inexpensive fix and greatly increase the safety of your homes electric.



Before you list your home, checking to see the condition of your homes electrical system is a good idea to save you time and money in the future. If problems come up during the home inspection, you are likely going to have pay to get it fixed anyway. Why not call your trusted electricians at the Lake of the Ozarks to come and fix any issues you have before you list your home. Taking the necessary maintenance steps before listing can help to get top dollar out your home!



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