BUYERS: House Hunting Checklist

The Home’s Interior

Doors & Windows

• Windows: single pane/thermopane

• General window condition: good/moderate/poor

• Door locks/latches work: yes/no

Kitchen

• General size/colours: __________________

• Eat-in area: yes/no

• Cooking food/prep island: yes/no

• Sufficient cupboard space: yes/no

• Sufficient counter space: yes/no

• Countertop type/condition: __________________

• Floor type/condition: _____________________

• Pantry: yes/no

• Sink: single/double

• Appliances included: yes/no

• General appliance condition: good/moderate/poor

Family/Living Room

• Fireplace: yes/no

• Living room floor type/condition: __________________

• Separate dining room: yes/no

• Dining room floor type/condition: ___________________

Other Home Details

• Square footage: ____________

• Foyer closet: yes/no

• Soundproof & fireproof shared walls: yes/no

Bathrooms

• No. of Bathrooms: _______

• Ensuite bathroom: yes/no

• Floor type/condition: ___________

Bedrooms

• No. of Bedrooms: _______

• Floor type/condition: _____________

• Closets: yes/no

Basement

• Adequate headroom: yes/no

• Finished: yes/no

• Door to outside: yes/no

• Utility area (laundry): yes/no

• Storage areas: yes/no

• Cracks in walls/floor: yes/no

• Drained or sump pump: ____________

• Evidence of flood/moisture: yes/no

• Recent renovations: yes/no

• General condition: ____________

Electrical System

• General condition: __________

• Sufficient outlets: yes/no

• Amperage: __________

• Switches: fuses/circuit breakers

• Wiring: aluminum/copper wiring

• Meets current codes: yes/no

Plumbing

• Copper pipes: yes/no

• Signs of leaks: yes/no

• Recent repairs: yes/no

• Age: ________

• Meets current codes: yes/no

Water Service

• Source: city/well

• Well: dug/drilled

• Does well ever run dry: yes/no

• Capacity: ______

• Age of pump: _____

• Size of feeder line from well to house: ________

• Water agreement: yes/no

• Water quality tested for potability: yes/no

Sewage/Septic System

• Type: sewage/septic

• Where’s septic field: _______

• Holding tank & system recently checked: yes/no

Heating

• Type: oil/gas/electric/steam/baseboard/heat pump/combination

• Age: _____

• Output: _____

• Recent repairs: ______

Air Conditioning

• Type: window/central

• Age: _____

• Size: ______

• Recent repairs: _______

Hot Water Heater

• Contract: leased/owned

• Type: gas/electric

• No. of gallons: _______

• Efficiency: ________

• Age: ________

Insulation:

• Type: ______

• Rating: _______

• Asbestos or UFFI: yes/no