Repairs

Structural

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Foundation

Foundation (including stem walls and retaining walls) should be structurally sound.

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Minor foundation issues as indicated by sagging floors, interior and exterior cracks, foundation cracks, etc.

Masonry + External Walls

Masonry and external walls should be structurally sound and free of damage.

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Holes and cracks
Water damage
Damage or dents to siding
Peeling paint
Extensive repainting, including any painting needed to paint walls a neutral color
Non-standard materials, such as wall paper, stickers, wall borders, and faux finishes

Garage

Garage door and opener should be operational and included with home.

Abodewell covers:

Garage opener remote control replacement

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Damaged garage door, opener, door equipment, safety reversal, or coil spring
Significant cosmetic defects
Removal of unsecured shelving

Roofing

Roof materials and underlayment should be in good working condition, with at least 1 year of useful life remaining. Useful life is generally 10-15 years for shingles and 20-25 years for underlayment.

Seller repair credits cover:

Missing, damaged or incorrectly installed tiles, shingles, caps or flashings
Leaks or damaged underlayment
Damaged sealant
If remaining useful life is less than 1 year, full underlayment replacement and any roof not salvageable (e.g. shingles)
Moderate to severe ponding water

Eaves

Roof fascia, eaves, and soffits should be in good condition.

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Water damage
Peeling paint

Attic

Attic should be structurally sound.

Abodewell covers:

Dirt and debris in attic

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Damaged trusses
Damaged ventilation
Insulation that does not meet local code requirements

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Walls + Ceilings

Walls and ceilings should be structurally sound and free of damage.

Abodewell covers:

Touch-up paint
Patching nail holes

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Holes and cracks
Water damage
Peeling paint
Extensive repainting, including the painting of any rooms with unique or non-neutral colors or patterns

Doors

Door hardware should be in good working condition. Exterior doors should have weather stripping.

Seller repair credits cover:

Damaged or malfunctioning doors, door frames, and locks
Damaged or missing weather stripping
Non-fire rated garage entry doors, where necessary
Missing or damaged door trim
Non-functioning and/or malfunctioning locks and tracks for sliding glass doors

Windows

Windows should be structurally sound and should open and close as intended.

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Damaged windows, locks and thermal seals

Flooring

Flooring should be free of significant defects.

Abodewell covers:

Dirty carpeting and flooring
Wear from gentle use

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Damaged flooring
Stained or torn carpeting
Flooring or carpeting with visual wear patterns
Non-standard carpeting, such as bright or neon-colored carpet, or carpet with irregular patterns

Kitchen Appliances

Kitchen appliances should be in good working condition.

Seller repair credits cover:

Damaged or malfunctioning appliances

Countertops + Cabinets

Countertops and cabinets throughout the home should be in good condition. Cabinets should be functioning properly.

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Vacant or excessively dirty caulk and/or grout
Damaged/missing countertops and/or cabinets
Missing hardware
Poorly functioning, sticking and/or misaligned cabinet or drawers

Sinks + Faucets

Sinks and faucets should flow well and be free of leaks.

Abodewell covers:

Dirty sinks and faucets

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Damaged or leaking faucets
Clogged drains
Malfunctioning overflow drains
Reversed hot & cold

Bathtubs + Showers

Bathtubs and showers should flow well and be free of leaks.

Abodewell covers:

Dirty bathtubs and showers

Seller repair credits cover:

Damaged or leaking faucets and showerheads
Clogged drains
Malfunctioning overflow drains
Insufficient or damaged caulking
Reversed hot & cold
Malfunctioning shower doors, including tracks and hardware
Excessively dirty shower and/or caulk

Landscaping

Trees and shrubs should not interfere with the home and have a 5ft clearance. Landscaping should be well maintained around the property.

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Any trees and shrubs causing structural defects to the property
Bringing landscaping up to standards of HOA and surrounding neighbors

Fencing

Fencing should be secure and free of major damage and defects.

Seller repair credits cover:

Large cracks, wood rot, or termite damage
Missing planks
Peeling paint
Fencing that does not meet local code or HOA requirements

Pool Equipment

All pool equipment should be in good working order.

Seller repair credits cover:

Leaking or malfunctioning pumps, filters, and connections
Damaged lights
Malfunctioning chlorination system
Malfunctioning heater
Ensuring pool is in compliance with HOA and/or local code

Irrigation + Drainage

Sprinkler systems should be in good working order, and property should be free of drainage defects.

Seller repair credits cover:

Damaged sprinkler heads or malfunctioning sprinkler system
Drainage defects and drainage directed to home foundation
Damaged, defective, clogged or missing gutters, downspouts or gutter guards

Deck

Decks and guardrails (where necessary) should be structurally sound.

Seller repair credits cover:

Water, termite, or other structural damage
Insufficient guardrails
Deck that does not meet local code requirements

Plumbing

Plumbing should be free of leaks and in good working order.

Seller repair credits cover:

Leaks in plumbing
Sewer line clogs

Electrical

Electrical system should be properly installed, free of damage, and meet local code requirements.

Seller repair credits cover:

Damaged breakers
Insufficient breakers or incorrect wiring for local code requirements
Repair double taps
Replacement of electrical panels manufactured by brands with known defects (Zinsco, Sylvania, GTE, Federal Pacific)

HVAC

HVAC equipment and thermostats should be in good working condition.

Seller repair credits cover:

Damaged or malfunctioning cooling, distribution, and heating systems
Damaged or leaking ducts
Damaged or malfunctioning thermostats
Replacement of HVAC equipment more than 12 years old

Water Heaters

Water heater should be in good working condition.

Seller repair credits cover:

Damaged, malfunctioning, or leaking water heater
Leaking or corroded supply valves and lines
Insufficient insulation

Smoke Detectors

Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors (for homes with gas lines) should be in good working condition.

Abodewell covers:

Smoke detector batteries
Replacement of functional smoke detectors that are more than 10 years old

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Missing, damaged, or malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors detectors

Pests

Home should be free of pest infestations.

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Persistent pest issues, including termite, insect, and rodent infestations

Odors

Home should be free of smoke, pet, and other odors.

Seller repair credits cover:

Replacement of carpet and paint when required to deodorize home

Outdoor Structures + Fixtures

Any exterior structures/fixtures should be in good condition.

Seller repair credits cover:

Deconstruction and removal of non permitted, unaesthetic or damaged structures/fixtures