Home Viewing Checklist
General upkeep
Home is clean and uncluttered
Lawns are cut
Walls are clean and free of chipping
Paintjob on walls is in good shape
Signs of water damage
Ceilings and walls are free of stains
Ceilings and walls are free of bulges
No loose grout or caulking around bathroom and kitchen tiles
No crumbling grout or caulking around bathroom and kitchen tiles
Appliances and fixtures
Lights work well
Faucets work well
Toilets work well
Furnace works well
Air conditioning works well
Major appliances included with sale work well
Floors
Floors are smooth, even and solid
No soft, springy sections
No excessive squeaking
Doors and windows
Doors fit snugly and operate smoothly
Windows fit snugly and operate smoothly
No flaked paint
No loose caulking
No drafts
Drainage in yard
No soggy areas near the foundation
Signs of structural damage
No deep cracks in foundation
No loose mortar or bricks
Room for my furnishings
I measured the rooms
My furniture will fit
Storage space
There is storage space on each floor
Enough clothing and linen storage
Enough storage for tools
Enough storage for gardening equipment
Enough storage for sports equipment
Enough storage for miscellaneous items
Hidden surprises
I looked behind all closed doors
I looked behind suspiciously placed wall coverings and area rugs
Professional inspection
I want to buy the house – order a professional inspection
