How to use the open house comparison sheet printable
- Type a title and choose how many homes you will compare, from 2 to 6.
- List the things to compare, one per line, up to 20. The ten shown are examples.
- Keep the score row and notes row if you want a 1 to 5 score and space for a note under each home.
- Check the preview, then press Download PDF or Print and take the page to your tours.
How the sheet works
The sheet is one landscape page. Each home gets a column with a line for its address, and every item on your list gets a row. You write a short note in each cell, such as the price or the condition of the kitchen. With four homes and ten items, the grid has 40 cells, plus a score row with five numbered boxes under each home and a notes row.
Rows shrink to fit when you list many items. The score row is a quick way to compare homes at a glance after the tours, using a 1 to 5 scale you define yourself, such as 1 for poor and 5 for excellent. The page does not total the scores for you. You can add them up by hand.
Choosing what to compare
The ten default items are examples: asking price, bedrooms, bathrooms, square feet, lot size, condition, kitchen, yard, commute and noise. Replace them with what matters to you, such as school zone, parking, natural light or storage. Put the facts you can look up in advance first, and keep the later rows for impressions from the visit.
This sheet is for taking notes. It is not an inspection, an appraisal or advice about a purchase. To work out costs, try the Rent vs Buy Calculator and the Mortgage Comparison Calculator. Planning a move is easier with the Moving Checklist Generator and the Home Maintenance Checklist Generator.
Assumptions and limits
- The sheet prints on US Letter paper in landscape orientation.
- Items and score labels are examples. The scoring scale is your own.
- The page does not look up any property details. You write the facts yourself.
- Your list stays in this browser only if you tick the remember box.
Frequently asked questions
What should I compare when touring homes?
That depends on your needs. The sheet starts with price, rooms, size, condition, kitchen, yard, commute and noise, and lets you replace them with your own items.
How many homes can I compare on one sheet?
From 2 to 6. Each home gets its own column, and the columns share the width of the page equally.
What is the score row for?
It gives you five numbered boxes under each home to circle a score from 1 to 5 after the visit. Choose your own meaning for the numbers.
Is this a home inspection checklist?
No. It is a place for your notes. A home inspection needs a qualified inspector, and an appraisal is a separate process.