House Tour Checklist

Though touring multiple homes can be exciting, it is also exhausting. Simplify your home search with this organizational checklist to help you track and organize your tours as you begin narrowing the selection. Make several copies and complete one for each home you tour.

The Home
Square footage____Good ____Average ____Poor
Number of bedrooms
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Number of baths
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Practicality of floor plan
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Interior walls' condition
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Closet/storage space
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Basement
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Fireplace
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Cable TV
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Basement: dampness/odors
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Exterior appearance/condition
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Lawn/yard space
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Fence
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Patio/deck
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Garage
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Energy Efficiency
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Screens/storm windows
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Roof: age, condition
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Gutters/downspouts
____Good ____Average ____Poor
  
The Neighborhood
Appearance/condition of:
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Nearby homes/businesses
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Traffic
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Noise level
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Safety/security
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Age mix of inhabitants
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Number of children
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Pet restrictions
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Parking____Good ____Average ____Poor
Zoning regulations
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Neighborhood restrictions/covenants
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Fire Protection
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Police
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Snow removal
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Garbage service
____Good ____Average ____Poor
  
Schools
Age/condition
 ____Good ____Average ____Poor
Reputation
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Quality of teachers
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Achievement test scores
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Play areas
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Curriculum
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Class size
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Busing distance
____Good ____Average ____Poor
  
Convenience to...
Supermarket
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Schools
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Work
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Shopping
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Child Care
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Hospitals
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Doctor/dentist
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Recreation/parks
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Church/synagogue
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Airport
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Highways
____Good ____Average ____Poor
Public Transportation
____Good ____Average ____Poor