Free Home Buyer Walkthrough Worksheet — Property Score Sheet (PDF)

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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)

Fresh paint on ceilings (could hide water stains)Strong air freshener or candles (could mask musty/mold smell)Recently re-carpeted basement (could hide moisture damage)Furniture covering walls or floors (could hide damage)Multiple add-ons or additions (check for permits)Sagging floors, rolling marbles, or sloped doorwaysStains or warping on the ceiling beneath bathroomsFlickering lights or warm electrical outletsToilets that rock or have visible water damage at baseVisible mold, especially around windows or in bathroomsFoundation cracks wider than a quarter-inchSloping yard that drains TOWARD the houseSounds of dripping or running water with no fixtures onDamp or musty odor in basement or crawlspace

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.