• Are there Power Post beetles, Carpenter ants, or Carpenter bees?
  • Are there defects in the driveway, tripping hazards on sidewalks and walkways? Broken branches, trees threatening the house, dead trees,
  • Are there broken branches, trees threatening the house, dead trees or fences, and gates in poor condition?
  • Is there bamboo or poison ivy on the property?
  • How is the condition of the gutters, downspouts, and roof? Are there two layers of roofing material?
  • Are there two layers of roofing material?
  • Is there a chimney cap? Is the roof structure sagging?
  • Window flashing and caulking?
  • Is the roof structure sagging?
  • How is the general condition of the windows, are the windows cloudy?
  • How is the condition of doors and screens, condition of steps and stoops and handrails (are there handrails and guardrails where they should be)?
  • Do the steps have consistent dimensions? Are there tripping hazards on the steps? Is the house situated on a hill?
  • Is there proper drainage around the foundation? Are there areas of wet spots in the yard and driveway?
  • How is the general condition of the siding? Is there asbestos in the siding?
  • How is the condition of the soffit and fascia boards?
  • Are there openings in the siding?
  • Do the interior and exterior doors open and shut properly?
  • Are there broken windows?
  • Are there water stains on the ceiling?
  • Is the ceiling cracked or buckled, or the walls in good shape?
  • Are the toilets properly secured? Do they flush correctly?
  • Do the sinks drain correctly?
  • Does the shower work?
  • Does the tub drain correctly?
  • Do the faucets leak?
  • Are there leaks under the sinks?
  • Are there proper GFCI electrical outlets in the bathrooms, garage, exterior and kitchens?
  • Do the kitchen appliances work correctly?
  • Do the washer and dryer work correctly?
  • Does the dryer have a safe vent?
  • Are the handrails secured?
  • Are the handrails correctly installed?
  • Are there tripping hazards on the steps, or on the floors?
  • Are the electrical outlets wired correctly? Are they grounded?
  • Is the main electrical panel in a safe condition?
  • Do the lights work? Are the switches working?
  • Is the main electrical system grounded?
  • What is the amperage capacity of the main electrical system?
  • Is the capacity of the main electrical system proper for the house?
  • What is the condition of the electrical wiring?
  • What types of electrical wires are there?
  • What is the condition of the main electrical service entrance?
  • What is the condition of the main electrical service drop?
  • Does the main electrical service come in contact with tree branches?
  • Are the electrical wires properly connected to the electrical panel?
  • Are the circuit breakers properly sized for the wires they are protecting?
  • Are there circuit breakers or fuses? Or the wires outmoded?
  • Are there a sufficient number of outlets in the house?
  • Where is the main water valve and what is its condition?
  • What is the main water pipe made of?
  • Is the main water pipe made of lead?
  • What are the water supply pipes made of?
  • What is their condition?
  • Are there galvanized pipes?
  • Are there plumbing leaks?
  • How’s the water pressure?
  • Is there venting for the plumbing system?
  • What is the condition of the main waste pipe?
  • Is there a cesspool, if so, what condition is it in?
  • Is the cesspool safe?
  • Is there insulation in the walls and the attic?
  • Is there proper ventilation in the attic?
  • Are there signs of leaks in the attic?
  • Is there animal intrusion in the attic?
  • What is the condition of the wood framing in the attic?
  • Is there debris in the attic?
  • Is there a tight seal between the top floor and the attic for air intrusion?
  • Is the attic access hatch in good condition?
  • What type of heat does the house have?
  • What is the condition and age of the boiler or furnace?
  • Is there a pressure relief valve on the boiler and water heater?
  • What is the condition of the piping for the boiler?
  • Is the ductwork insulated?
  • Is there proper ventilation for the exhaust gases of the boiler or furnace?
  • Is the boiler too close to combustible materials?
  • Is the vent pipe properly sloped?
  • Is there proper fire protection between the boiler room and the rest of the house?
  • Does the boiler have proper makeup air?
  • Is the water heater old?
  • Does the water heater leak?
  • Does the boiler leak? Is there an air filter?
  • Is there an oil tank in the ground?
  • Is there an oil tank above ground?
  • What is the condition of the oil tank? is it leaking?
  • Are there proper safety devices on the boiler or furnace?
  • Does the heating system function?
  • Does heat come out of all of the radiators and air registers?
  • Does the air-conditioning system work?
  • What are the condition and age of the compressors and air handlers?
  • Is the air-conditioning system putting out proper temperatures?
  • Is there a source of heating and cooling in each room of the house?
  • Are the thermostats working correctly?
  • Is there leakage at the pressure relief valves?
  • What is the age and condition of the water heater?
  • Does the water heater need to be replaced?
  • Are there proper carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the house?
  • Do the exterior door locks work?
  • Are there exterior door lights?
  • Are their lights at the top and bottom of staircases?
  • Are there signs of water intrusion in the basement?
  • Is there a basement drainage system?
  • Is there mold?
  • Are there bedrooms that don’t have windows in the basement?