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

Royal LePage Canada

The Dion-Ivans Group