What is a punch list for a new construction home?
I’m having trouble finding a detailed new home punch list. Can you recommend where I can find such a list? ILYCE: I think you may be a little confused. A punch list is an itemized account of stuff that the builder hasn’t finished in your new home at the time of closing. It’s different for everyone. For example, your punch list might include landscaping, touch-up painting, a missing cabinet door in the kitchen, a light fixture, and a crack in the ceiling. But someone else could have a completely different set of things wrong in their new home. Here are some things to know about punch lists: ILYCE: First, before your closing, walk through your house and jot down anything that needs fixing or tinkering before closing. Your punch list must be in writing, preferably typed. The list should become part of your closing documents, and the developer must agree to fix them within a certain period of time. Finally, if there are any significant items that need to be fixed, like you’re missing your
