Open House and Home Tour Checklist

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1 1 The House Address: Number of floors: Listing price: Basement? Property tax: Outdoor space? Eugh closet space? Style: Eugh storage space? Square footage: Room for expansion? Number of bedrooms: What appliances are included? Number of bathrooms: Overall rating: best Flooring Carpet Hardwood Condition: needs replacing like new Hardwood under the carpeting Walls Painted plaster or drywall Wood paneling Wallpapered Soundproof No stains or unevenly painted surfaces Replastering or retiling All Rooms Level floors Natural lighting Quality of baseboards: needs replacing like new door frames: needs replacing like new crown molding: needs replacing like new Gas or wood-burning fireplace: working? Stairs: creak? Smoke detectors beverly-hanks.com 1

2 Bedrooms Room size: Master Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4 Closet space Master bath Bathrooms No signs of leaks near faucets Fixtures have stains Kitchen Granite Stainless steel Ample countertop and cupboard space Island counter Eating area or breakfast ok Age and condition of appliances: No signs of mold or mildew on the tiles or caulking Fan and/or window in every bathroom Dishwasher Double sink Backsplash Tile flooring Separate dining room Basement Walls and floors are finished Eugh head room Garage and Driveway Size: cars Access from inside house Garage door opener works Sump pump (may indicate flooding problems) Concrete flooring isn t cracked No cracks or sunken spots in the driveway Roof Shingles Shakes No signs of leakage or discoloration No signs of sagging Green roof or roof deck beverly-hanks.com 2

3 Siding Brick Vinyl Brick veneer Wood Aluminum No visible cracks in mortar (if brick siding) Windows Locks and latches work Weather stripping in place Insulated Caulking around windows t cracked or condensation Window dressings included with house Doors Open and close freely Locks and latches work Doorbell works Alarm system Outdoor Spaces Landscaping Wood on deck is in good condition Garden Patio or deck receives full sun Yard for children and/or pets Eugh privacy Swimming pool View Condition of fences: needs replacing like new Eaves and Downspouts Water is being directed away from foundation Foundation Ground slopes away from house Exterior Appearance (Curb Appeal) Attractive landscaping Good paint job Pests Signs of ants or roaches Mousetraps No signs of cracks or seepage Fence Location on street Slug trails Termites (small piles of sawdust) beverly-hanks.com 3

4 2 House Utilities Heating Furnace Heated by Gas Hot Water Oil Electricity Well-insulated with safe materials Maximum use of sunlight Monthly bill: $ Air Conditioning Window/wall units Monthly bill: $ Plumbing and Water Service Municipal water Well water Water needs to be filtered or otherwise treated Water heater: owned rented Annual water bill: $ Septic system Public sewage Adequate water pressure No signs of leakage underneath fixtures Shut-off valves at each fixture Walls Wiring is up-to-date Wiring was professionally done Wired for: amps Ample outlets in each room Grounded outlets Storm Drainage Plants growing out of gutters Garbage Removal Pay extra beverly-hanks.com 4

5 3 Neighborhood downtown Styles of homes: rural suburb pedestrian other: Overall Well-maintained houses and lawns Good school system Pet- and children-friendly Neighborhood Watch group Near police and fire departments Facilities Schools: District: K-6 Schools: Jr. High Schools: High Schools: Colleges: Near public transportation Near freeways and major roads High property values Zoning laws HOA (homeowners association) monthly fee: $ Parks: Hospital: Shops and restaurants: Supermarket: Library: Commute Time to work: Good route Low traffic pattern Safety Adequate street lights No hazards (train tracks, ditches, construction) No factories or vacant houses Little to litter or pollution Little to homeless population Low crime rate beverly-hanks.com 5