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Home Buyer Inspection
Checklist |
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General |
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Any major changes to the
property |
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Any major changes to the
property |
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Agreed upon modifications or
repairs completed |
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Receipts/warranties/guarantees provided by repair
contractors |
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Pest control clearance
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Roofing |
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Indications of roof leakage |
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Gutters and downspouts secure |
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Signs of roof surface,
flashings, vent or chimney damage |
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Exterior |
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Evidence of cracks, paint
peeling or other visible defects |
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Trip hazards, cracking in the
walkways, driveway or steps |
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Plants/vegetation growing on
the exterior of the home |
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Stairway, deck, porch and
other railings secure |
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Cracks or indications of
retaining wall failure |
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Signs of inadequate surface
drainage |
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Openings into the building at
trim, flashings, chimneys, etc. |
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Signs of soil movement in
areas around perimeter of the home |
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Basement |
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Are all accessible areas dry |
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Are there any indications of
current or prior water damage |
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If there is a sump pump, is it operational |
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Indications of foundation
cracking or movement |
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Musty odors or signs of mold
or mildew |
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Interior |
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Stains, cracks or damage to
interior walls, ceilings or floors |
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Cracked or broken windows |
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Windows and window latches
operate properly |
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Doors and door latches
operate properly |
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Stains or leaks at kitchen,
bathroom or laundry sinks |
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Interior staircases have
safe, secure handrails |
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Smoke alarms in hallways, on
each floor, in each bedroom |
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Kitchen and Bathrooms |
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Are all appliances functional |
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Cabinets, countertops, sinks
or floors damaged |
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Water Pressure is ok at
sinks, shower and tub spout |
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Any sign of water leaks under
sinks |
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Are all ceramic tile floors
and wainscoting intact and well grouted |
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Garage |
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Garage door functional |
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Fire-rated doors provided at
all interior entrances |
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Automatic door opener reverse
properly |
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Fire-rated surfaces at house
walls, attic and sub-floor areas |
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Indications of dampness or
mildew |
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Electrical |
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All light fixtures
operational |
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All electrical outlets
functional |
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All smoke detectors provided
and functional |
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Doorbell operational |
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GFCI outlets in kitchen,
bathrooms, exterior and garage |
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GFCI devices functional |
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Any visible dangling or
exposed wiring |
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Extension, lamp cord, or zip
cord used as permanent wiring |
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Plumbing |
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Adequate water flow at
fixtures and drains |
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Faucet or drain pipe leaks |
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Adequate water pressure |
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Ample hot water provided |
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Clothes washer and dryer
functional |
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Water heater adequately
strapped |
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Heating/Cooling |
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Water heater has proper
pressure/temperature relief |
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System functional |
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Serviced recently |
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Is there adequate
heat/cooling distribution to each room |
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Fireplace |
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Are there large differences
in temperature between different rooms |
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Safety check on older
fireplaces and chimneys |
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Dampers operational |
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Fire boxes need repair |
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Spark arrestor and rain cap
installed |
