Flipper’s Walk-Through Checklist

Know Before You Make Your Offer

What to bring:

Cellphone/camera + outlet charger
Notepad + pencil
Measuring tape

 

Flashligh
Binoculars and/or ladde
Your contractor-if your contractor is not there you will need to take detailed pictures and notes to the rehab estimate

Neighborhood Factors

Neighbors’ curb appeal?
School district?
Shopping nearby?
Entertainment Nearby?
Neighborhood crime rate?
(check crimereports.com)
Length of time on the
market
Other pending offers?
Why is this house
being sold?

Exterior

Exterior
To House

Repair/Update

Quantity/Sq. Ft.

Cost

Siding
Deck
Landscaping
Driveway
Gates
Irrigation System
Hose Spigots/Fountains/
Ponds
Pool/Hot Tub
Foundation (puddles,
does the ground slope
away from house, cracks)
Paving Stones
Downspouts (do they
direct water away from
house)

Exterior
Of House

Repair/Update

Quantity/Sq. Ft.

Cost

 Windowpanes
Window Screens
Window Latches
Double-Pane Windows (fog/condensation)
Doors (spaces for bugs to crawl through)
Door Locks
Trim
Walls (paint condition/ color/texture)
Roof (shingles, flashings
around venting)

Interior Rooms

All Rooms

Repair/Update

Quantity/Sq. Ft.

Cost

Flooring (carpet, signs of termites: dry rot, spongy wood)
Walls (paint condition/ color/texture, holes, cracks)
Ceilings (textured, stained, water damage, holes, faded paint)
Doors, trim, harware

Interior

Bathroom

Repair/Update

Quantity/Sq. Ft.

Cost

Toilets (running, standing water at base)
Faucets (leaks, hot/cold water)
Sink (drains, standing water)
Tub/Shower (drains, standing water)
Mold/Water Damage
Exposed Plumbing
Exhaust Fan

 

Kitchen

Feature

Repair/Update

Quantity/Sq. Ft.

Cost

Kitchen
Feature
Oven/Stove-top
Exhaust Fan
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Microwave
Garbage Disposal
Sink/Faucet
Mold/Water Damage
(under sink, by
refrigerator)
Cabinets (style, mouse
droppings)
Counter Tops
Pantry (mouse droppings

Electrical/HVAC

Feature

Repair/Update

Quantity/Sq. Ft.

Cost

Light Switches

Electrical Outlets (test with phone charger)

Light Switch/Electrical Outlet Faceplates

Ceiling Fans

Circuit Breaker

Doorbell

Security System

Garage Door

HVAC (test heat and a/c)

Laundry/ Storage Spaces

Feature

Repair/Update

Quantity/Sq. Ft.

Cost

Washer/Dryer
Utility Sink
Heating Ducts
Attic (leaks, insulation,
mouse droppings)upport Beams
Crawl Spaces
Support Beams

You can receive a PDF file of Flipper’s Walk-Through Checklist by emailing cs@privatemoneycapitalgroup.com with with Checklist in subject line along with your name in the body of the email.

We will then email you the PDF file for your records.

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