InspectionsHomebuying Glossary
Punch List
A list of small, specific items that still need to be fixed or finished before a deal is considered complete.
In plain English
A punch list itemizes remaining tasks — minor repairs, touch-ups, or unfinished work — that need to be completed, whether from an inspection negotiation or new construction, before final sign-off.
Why it matters
Reviewing the punch list at your final walkthrough confirms agreed-upon work was actually completed before you close.
Where you'll run into it
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