Judi Morgan prompted this blog so here goes...I know I have posted similiar blogs but it's worth another try. Judi mentioned she had shown several houses, one with A/C and the others without. In this Texas heat A/C makes a difference. 
*Picture yourself walking into a 90-100 degree house, at 1:30 in the afternoon with no A/C. The next home that is 78 degrees with A /C, Which home would you spend more time evaluating and envisioning yourself living in? Judi said they really liked the one that had A/C.,,,, I wonder why?
Now, here are some tips to prepare for your inspectot the day he comes to inspect your home.
•1. Clean the House - Need I say more. Clean & Declutter
2. Be On Time Because the Inspector Will Be
Sometimes home inspectors are early. If an inspector makes an appointment with you for 9:00 a.m., have the house ready for inspection at 8:30. It's also common for inspectors to start on the exterior of the home, so leave the shades down or drapes drawn until you are dressed.
3. Leave the Utilities Connected- - - Thank You
The home inspector will need to turn on the stove, run the dishwasher, test the furnace and air conditioning, so leave the utilities on, especially if the house is vacant. It's impossible to check receptacles for grounding and reverse polarity if the power is turned off. Without utilities, the inspector will have to reschedule, which could delay the closing of your transaction and the removal of the buyer's home inspection contingency.
4. Provide Workspace Around Furnace and Water Heaters (De Clutter)
Remove boxes, bookcases, furniture and anything else blocking access to your furnace, air conditioner and water heater. The inspector will need three to four feet of working space to inspect these items.
5. Keep Pilot Lights Ignited
Many home inspectors will refuse to light pilot lights because they are not covered for that type of liability. If your pilot lights are not lit, then important items such as the water heater, gas stove or furnace will not be inspected and the buyer could delay closing until those inspections are completed.
6. Provide Access to Attic and Garage
The inspector will need to get into your basement and / or attic as well, so keep a path cleared. Move boxes away from the walls. (clean and de-clutter).
7. Leave Keys for Outbuildings & Electrical Boxes - Important
Leave the remote controls for your garage door opener or a key if the garage is unattached to the house. Unlock the covers for your sprinkler system and electrical box. Leave a key for exterior building access. If not, this means a return trip for the inspector and a possible reinspect cost for time and travel)
8. Clear Away Brush from Exterior Inspection Points
In the summer, cut down dead tree branches and clear brush from the foundation. Move trash cans away from the house. (prepare the outside, just as important as the inside inspection).
9. Provide Repair Documents...Helpful
Make available to the home inspector all invoices and documents regarding remodeling projects or new items such as a roof or furnace. If you've upgraded the electrical from ungrounded to grounded, installed a new dishwasher or repaired a leaky faucet, find the paperwork. It will give the buyer peace of mind to know those items were reinspected. (Keep all your paperwork in one place so you can easilyl locate) I recently did a home in the Dominion with many built in's in the kitchen, items you don't see in a normal home. The owner had all the paperwork available. Some items had not been used and they had lived in the home for a year; so we learned together. Thank goodness for the paperwork.
10. Prepare to be Away for Three to Four Hours Depending On The Size of the Home
Often the buyer will accompany the home inspector, and buyers feel uncomfortable asking questions if the owner is present. Try to schedule a time for the inspection when you can be out of the house, and take the children with you. Crate your pets if you cannot remove them from the premises. (we don't want any surpirses, maybe a bird that may fly out the door or a cat run to the neighors).
11. Make sure the diswasher is empty and don't hide items in the oven or dishwasher. You'll be surprised some of the things I have found through the years.
12. Don't leave valuables, Example: jewelry laying around.
The inspector can not conduct the inspection without electricity and water; it will take several days to have these items turned on; therefore you can save time by not turning these items off.
I'm sure I could add additional items but these are a few that come to mind.
Thanks
Carl Winters, Complete Inspection Service (your friendlly Hill Country Inspector) serving San Antonio and surrounding counties. For the Inspection, Call 830-660-0131
From TAREI:
This is valuable information for you the buyer, you the seller and realtors.
In the next few weeks we will show you some of the things to do and see if you would like to stay in the downtown district of New Braunfels, Texas.
This Garden View is welcoming just like the folks here in New Braunfels. The Gerlich-Wagenfeubr Bed & Breakfast, New Braunfels, Texas
How about this one with this luxuary sidecar?
How about this one with or without the flower? I can use this one for my inspections but without the flower please. 
Now this one is top of the line. You can even get a cover for the sidecar so your clients won't get wet on rainy days. 
