Buyers Final Walk-Through Inspection Form

Provided by Jay Burnham, VP
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Many buyers choose to perform a walk-through or pre-settlement inspection prior to the settlement date to review the property's condition. A systematic review of the building's components prior to settlement or as soon thereafter as possible will help you develop a baseline of the building's condition and will provide a status report on any agreed upon repairs or modifications.

General

N/A

YES

NO

Any major changes to the property?

 

 

 

Agreed upon modifications or repairs completed?

 

 

 

Receipts/warranties/guarantees provided by repair contractors?

 

 

 

Pest control clearance provided?

 

 

 

Roofing

N/A

YES

NO

Indications of roof leakage?

 

 

 

Gutters and downspouts secure?

 

 

 

Signs of roof surface, flashings, vent or chimney damage?

 

 

 

Exterior

N/A

YES

NO

New cracks, paint peeling or other visible defects?

 

 

 

Trip hazards, cracking in the walkways, driveway, or steps?

 

 

 

Plants growing on the building?

 

 

 

Stairway, deck, porch and other railings secure and proper?

 

 

 

New cracks or indications of retaining wall failure?

 

 

 

Signs of inadequate surface drainage?

 

 

 

Openings into the building at trim, flashings, chimneys, etc.?

 

 

 

Signs of soil movement in areas around building?

 

 

 

Subfloor Area/Basement

N/A

YES

NO

Accessible areas dry?

 

 

 

Indications of new water entry?

 

 

 

Sump pump operational?

 

 

 

Indications of new foundation cracking or movement?

 

 

 

Interior

N/A

YES

NO

Stains, cracks or damage to interior walls, ceilings or floors

 

 

 

Cracked or broken windows?

 

 

 

Windows and window latches operate properly?

 

 

 

Doors and door latches operate properly?

 

 

 

New stains or leaks at kitchen, bathroom or laundry sinks?

 

 

 

Interior staircases have safe, secure handrails?

 

 

 

Smoke Alarms in hallways, on each floor?

 

 

 

Kitchen & Bathrooms

N/A

YES

NO

Appliances functional?

 

 

 

Cabinets, countertops, sinks or floors damaged?

 

 

 

Garage

N/A

YES

NO

Vehicle doors functional?

 

 

 

Fire-rated doors provided?

 

 

 

Automatic door opener reverse properly?

 

 

 

Garage door openers provided?

 

 

 

Electrical

N/A

YES

NO

Light fixtures operate?

 

 

 

Smoke detectors provided and functional?

 

 

 

Doorbell operational?

 

 

 

Dangling or exposed wiring?

 

 

 

Plumbing

N/A

YES

NO

Adequate water flow at fixtures and drains?

 

 

 

Faucet or drain pipe leaks?

 

 

 

Adequate water pressure?

 

 

 

Clothes washer and dryer functional?

 

 

 

Heating/Cooling

N/A

YES

NO

System functional?

 

 

 

Serviced recently?

 

 

 

Adequate heat/cooling distribution to rooms?

 

 

 

Fireplace

N/A

YES

NO

Equipment scheduled to remain? (Screens, etc.)

 

 

 

Dampers operational?

 

 

 

Fire boxes need repair?

 

 

 

Other / Miscellaneous

N/A

YES

NO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: _______________________________

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