HOME VIEWING CHECKLIST
Remaining objective can be a difficult task when viewing homes or an open house. It is easy to fall in love with a home's appearance, blind to problems that may make it unsuitable. Here is a handy checklist we've compiled to assist you in your home viewing.
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Home is clean and uncluttered
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Lawns are cut
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Walls are clean and free of chipping
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Paint job on walls is in good shape
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Ceilings and walls are free of stains and bulges
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No loose grout or caulking around bathroom and kitchen tiles
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No crumbling grout or caulking around bathroom and kitchen tiles
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Lights work well
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Faucets work well
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Toilets work well
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Furnace and air conditioning work well
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Major appliances included with sale work well
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No soft, springy sections in floors
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No excessive squeaking in floors
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Doors fit snugly and operate smoothly
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Windows fit snugly and operate smoothly
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No drafts
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No flaked paint
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No loose caulking
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There is enough storage space on each floor
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I looked behind all closed doors
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I looked behind suspiciously placed wall coverings
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I looked under area rugs
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Also, take note of storage space. If you are moving from a home with large closets and a shed, make sure your new house is able to store an equivalent amount of belongings.
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