The questions to ask before you close.
'Any issues?' isn't a question. It's a shrug. Ask the questions that uncover problems before it's your problem.
$29 · 37 questions · fillable PDF
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One missed question, like a septic tank nobody pumped or a line that freezes every winter, can cost thousands. This costs $29.
Written by Ryan Durrant, President of First Serve Property Management in Idaho. Nearly 10 years, 30+ properties, houses to apartment complexes.
What you get: a 37-question PDF. Download it right after you pay. Fill it in on your phone or iPad at the showing, or print it.
A field guide of questions to ask the seller, the listing agent, and anyone who has actually kept this house alive. Built from years of taking over properties and discovering what nobody mentioned.
You are buying a house — not a spreadsheet. You still need the same operational honesty a property manager would demand, because you are the one who will be standing in the crawlspace in February.
Sample questions
A taste of the packet. The PDF includes the full list, why each question matters, checkboxes, and answer fields you can fill on an iPad.
- Where are the water meter shutoffs, and do they actually turn?
- Do you have to drip water from any sinks in the winter?
- Show me the paint formulas for walls, doors, ceilings, and exterior.
- Which areas freeze if you are not careful?