A site visit checklist for property agents and buyers

A site visit goes faster, and leads to better decisions, when you know what to look for. Use this short list for each property you show or visit.

Before you go

• Confirm the time and the contact person with the owner or tenant.
• Carry the listing details, the price and the key documents.
• Check the route and parking so the buyer is not kept waiting.

At the property

• Walk every room and open the taps, switches and windows.
• Look for damp patches, cracks and signs of leaks, especially near bathrooms and ceilings.
• Check natural light, ventilation and noise at the time of day you visit.
• Take photos and notes so you can compare properties later.

After the visit

• Write down the buyer's questions and reactions while they are fresh.
• Follow up the same day with the details they asked for.

PropVid offers a free site visit checklist you can download and adapt, plus other property templates at getpropvid.com.