Home sales usually surge in April and May, but with 95% of the country #stayingathome, experts forecast home sales to decline by nearly 15% in 2020. If you plan to sell your home in the near future, don’t forget that fire and CO safety equipment is commonly part of the inspection process. Here are a few tips to help make that process smoother: . • SMOKE ALARMS: Homeowners might not realize smoke alarms must be up-to-date (under 10 years) and in code (for a state listing, vist our website) in order to pass inspection. Before entering your real estate venture, check your alarms and verify they comply with the law. If not, quickly bring them up to date/code! • ALARM PLACEMENT: Many loans, including FHA and VA, look for safety details such as stairway handrails and smoke alarms on every level. • CO ALARMS: About 27 states require CO alarms to be installed in the home (for state listings, visit our website). If you live in these states, ditto on smoke alarms! Check the age, update and insta...