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Preparing for an Open Inspection

1 min readYour Next Move Real Estate
Weatherboard house with a front garden

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Guidance reviewed 3 October 2026.

A useful open inspection helps buyers understand the property clearly, without distracting them or concealing its condition.

Make the rooms easy to read

Clear walkways and surfaces, clean key rooms and use furniture that demonstrates scale. There is no need to follow every décor trend. Arrange pets safely away from inspection activity and keep personal documents and valuables secure.

Present the home honestly

Use comfortable lighting and temperatures without covering faults or obstructing equipment. Provide accurate information about inclusions and recent work. Discuss questions and follow-up with the agent. An inspection can improve buyer understanding, but it cannot guarantee a sale or substitute for their legal and technical due diligence.

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