Open-House Checklist

Scope out the houses the day before, and show up early at the ones which look the most promising.

• Bring a digital camera or a Polaroid.
• Bring your checklist
• Take your time

Checklist and Notes

• Address
• Neighborhood
• Square Footage
• Number of Floors
• Garage size
• Style of house
• Age of House
• Lot Size
• Broker/Agent

• Asking Price
• Additional ownership costs (taxes, homeowners' fees)

• Adjoining properties
• Traffic or other noise
• Access to transportation
  • Estimated Commute Time 1
  • Estimated Commute Time 2
• Access to schools
  • Elementary
  • Middle
  • High School
• Lighting
• Windows
• Insulation

• Front Entryway
• Foyer
• Living Room
• Dining Room
• Kitchen
  • Appliances
• Family Eating Area
• Bedroom 1
• Bedroom 2
• Bedroom 3
• Bathroom 1
• Bathroom 2
• Bathroom 3
• Storage 1
• Storage 2
• Yard
• Garage