All serious buyers
Property Due Diligence Checklist
A buyer-side checklist for independent review before you commit funds.
Legal and ownership
- Attorney engagement letter and scope
- Title / registry search
- Survey and boundary confirmation
- Liens, encumbrances, and restrictions
- Seller authority to sell
Physical and practical
- On-site inspection or trusted local walkthrough
- Access and utility confirmation
- Flooding, drainage, and topography notes
- Neighboring land use
Financial
- Full cost estimate beyond list price
- Deposit and escrow terms in writing
- Timeline for transfer and possession
This checklist is educational. Your attorney should tailor due diligence to the specific property and transaction.