• Check that doorbells work.



• Check for missing roof shingles.



• Check for loose/damaged/clogged gutters/downspouts.



• Check attic ventilation and condition of vent screens.



• Check to see if there is standing water, especially near the foundation, after irrigation or rainfall.



• Check for cracks in foundation walls.



• Check structure (including attic and foundation crawl space) for pests (termites, wasps, spiders, nests, etc.).



• Check exterior weatherproofing (stain, paint, etc.).



• Check for any wood in direct contact with soil, including fences and gates.



• Check for loose wiring (electric, cable, phone) and poor wire terminations.



• Check for holes and damage to siding, doors, windows, and trim so that structure is weatherproof.



• Check that any exterior outlets are weatherproofed and not in permanent use for any landscape lighting.



• Check condition of landscape components (retaining walls, landscaper timbers, etc.).



• Check for overgrown vegetation, especially in walkways; growing on siding, roof, chimney, fences, or in gutters; or too close to utility lines.



• Check for trip hazards in walkways, driveways, and stairways (deterioration, vegetation, etc.)



• Check condition of fences or gates (leaning, damaged).



• Check for loose, missing, or rusted guardrails and handrails at stairways, decks, balconies, and porches.



• Check that landscape lighting/irrigation systems work, and that sprinklers don’t spray on fences or buildings.



• Check condition of pool and spa, and related equipment and utilities.



• Check that ponds, fountains, and waterfalls, and related utilities, work properly and are protected from children.

INSIDE

• Check condition of towel holders and tissue holders.



• Check condition of bathtubs, showers, and shower doors, and replace old shower curtains.



• Check that safety seal shows on glass doors and floor-to-ceiling windows.



• Check that carbon monoxide alarms work.



• Check that smoke alarms work, and that they are present on each floor of multi-story houses.



• Check for loose kitchen and bathroom countertops.



• Check ease of operation for doors (including closet doors and cabinet doors), drawers, and windows, including windows nailed or painted shut.



• Check for missing, loose, or damaged hardware on doors (including closet doors and cabinet doors), drawers (stops and guides), and windows.



• Check that latches/locks work on doors (including closet doors and cabinet doors), drawers, and windows.



• Check for loose glass panes in windows and doors, as well as glass with holes or cracks in them.



• Check for damage to screen windows.



• Remove excessive storage (closets, attic, garage).



• Check for damage to walls and ceilings that need to be patched and painted.



• Check for moisture stains on ceilings and walls; around doors and windows; near sinks, toilets, bathtubs, and showers; and near the dishwasher.



• Check for loose, missing, or damaged guardrails and handrails in stairways.



• Check for loose, broken or missing baseboards and door and window moldings.



• Check for cracked tiles or deteriorated grouting in kitchen and bathrooms.



• Check that kitchen appliances work.



• Check that an anti-tip device is installed on the range.

• Check that seismic straps are on the water heater.



• Check that stoppers work in bathtubs and sinks.



• Check for clogged drains.



• Check that toilet seat bolts and screws are tight.



• Check that faucets don’t drip or leak around the base.



• Check stop action on faucets handles.



• Check condition of caulk/grout in bathtubs/showers.



• Check insulation on water pipes in attic and foundation crawl space.



• Check for safe and easy access to any water shutoff valves (street curb, exterior, water heater, sinks, toilets, washer, etc.).



• Check for safe and easy access to any gas shutoff valves (meter, furnace, water heater, etc.).



• Check for loose toilets and loose toilet tanks.

ELECTRICAL