Pre-Showing Checklist
Has It Been Sitting? Here’s What to Check
A home that has been on the market a while is not always a bad deal, but it is always worth a closer look. This free 5-point checklist tells you what to check before you fall for it, or walk away.
Download the Free Checklist (PDF)
The five checks:
- Days on market and price history
- Why it has not sold yet
- The big-ticket systems: roof, AC, water heater, windows
- Water signs and the flood zone
- The full carrying cost vs comparable sold homes
Plus the smart questions to ask the listing agent.
Download the Free Checklist (PDF)
Found One That’s Been Listed a While?
Send it over and we will help you read the signs and decide if it is an opportunity or a pass.
Phone or text: 941.867.8667
General guidance for buyers. Always use a licensed inspector for a full evaluation. Updated June 2026.

