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Home Buyer Walkthrough Worksheet
Score each property and compare them side-by-side
After viewing 3–4 houses they all blur together. Use one worksheet per property and bring it with you. Score honestly in the moment — you’ll think clearer than after dinner reviewing photos. The total at the end is your gut + data combined.
Property Address
Visit Date
Listing Agent
Listing Price
At-a-Glance Numbers
Listing Price
Sq Ft
$ / Sq Ft
Year Built
Beds
Baths
Lot Size
Annual Taxes
Property Score (Circle 1–5 for Each)
1 = needs major work · 5 = move-in ready
Curb Appeal & Exterior
Roof and gutters look maintained
Siding/paint in good condition
Foundation visible and crack-free
Yard, landscaping, and fence in shape
Layout & Flow
Bedroom count and size meet needs
Kitchen layout works for the way you cook
Storage — closets, garage, attic, basement
Open or closed plan matches your lifestyle
Condition & Systems
Flooring throughout (carpet, wood, tile)
Kitchen appliances and finishes
Bathrooms (tile, fixtures, ventilation)
Windows (single vs double pane, condition)
HVAC and water heater age
Location & Neighborhood
Commute time and routes
School district and nearby parks
Noise (highway, train, flight path)
Neighborhood look and feel
Future development or rezoning concerns
TOTAL SCORE (out of 90):
/ 90
Rough rule of thumb: 75+ = strong contender · 60–74 = consider with negotiation · below 60 = move on unless price reflects it.
Red Flag Watch (Tick Anything You See)
What I LOVE
What CONCERNS Me
Questions to Follow Up
Questions to Ask the Listing Agent
- How long has this property been on the market?
- Has the seller dropped the price? When and by how much?
- Why is the seller moving?
- When were the roof, HVAC, and water heater last replaced?
- What’s the average monthly utility bill?
- Have there been any insurance claims (water, fire, hail)?
- Are there any active or recent permits on file?
- Are there outstanding repairs the seller knows about?
- What does the HOA fee cover, and what’s the cap on increases?
- Are there easements, liens, or pending assessments?
- Has the property ever flooded?
- Are appliances included in the sale?
Side-by-Side Comparison (3 Properties)
After viewing several homes, fill this in to make a clearer decision.
| Criterion | Property A | Property B | Property C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Address | |||
| Listing Price | |||
| Total Score (/90) | |||
| Red Flags Count | |||
| Estimated Repairs | |||
| Commute | |||
| School Rating | |||
| Gut Feel (1–5) | |||
| Negotiation Room? | |||
| Decision |
Pro tip: Take a 1-minute video walkthrough on your phone of every property after the showing. When you compare 5 houses a week later, photos disappear in your camera roll — video walks the layout in your memory.