Potential deal breakers
Safety, habitability, financing, insurance or closing concerns that may need prompt discussion.
Free printable resource
Real Estate Repair Priority Checklist
Organize property concerns room by room and place each applicable item into one of three practical discussion layers.
Three-layer planning
Separate urgency, negotiation and scheduling.
The checklist creates a shared starting point. Final priorities remain the responsibility of the appropriate owner, agent, inspector, lender, insurer or qualified professional.
Buyer negotiations
Items considered for repair requests, credits, pricing or responsibility discussions.
Timeline feasible
Work that may fit before listing or closing, subject to scope, materials, trades, permits and contractor availability.
Room-by-room coverage
Seventy-five common conditions across the property.
Exterior, site and drainage
Roof and gutters
Porches, decks, ramps and stairs
Entries, hallways and stairs
Living and family rooms
Kitchen and dining areas
Bedrooms and bathrooms
Laundry and utility areas
Basement and crawlspace
Attic
Garage and outbuildings
HVAC, plumbing and electrical concerns
Whole-house safety and final items
Five-page printable PDF
Take the checklist to the walkthrough or review meeting.
Each page includes property fields, priority checkboxes, notes space, layer definitions and 1st Class Handyman contact information.
This worksheet is a planning aid—not an inspection, legal opinion, lender or insurer decision, estimate, work authorization, accessibility certification or promise of contractor availability.