Exterior / Site

• Lot, parcel, frontage, rear lane

• Driveway, apron, parking pad, gravel drive, paved drive

• Garage (attached, detached, tandem, double, single), garage door, opener

• Carport, porte-cochère

• Walkways, sidewalks, concrete pad, pavers, flagstone

• Porch, veranda, deck, balcony, sundeck, gazebo, pergola

• Patio, patio door, step, stoop

• Retaining wall, terracing, rockery

• Fence (wood, chain link, vinyl, composite), gate

• Landscaping, sod, flower beds, shrubs, trees, hedges, xeriscaping, xeric plants

• Irrigation system, sprinkler heads, drip irrigation

• Drainage swale, french drain, surface drain, catch basin

• Swale, berm, lot grading, slope, backfill

• Rock retaining wall, crib wall

• Walkout yard, terrace walkout, lower level exit
  
  

Exterior finishes / envelope

• Roof (asphalt shingle, metal roof, cedar shake, tar & gravel, membrane)

• Eaves, soffits, fascia, gutters, downspouts, gutter guards

• Chimney (masonry, metal chase), flue, cap

• Siding (vinyl, wood clapboard, cedar, engineered wood, fibre cement, stucco/EIFS, brick, stone veneer)

• Exterior insulation, vapour barrier, house wrap (Tyvek)

• Cladding, trim board, corner boards

• Window trim, lintels, sills

• Exterior lighting, security lighting, coach lights

• Exterior paint, stain, sealant

• Foundation exposed (parged, painted, concrete), frost wall
  
  

Foundation & Structure

• Foundation (poured concrete, concrete block, rubble, stone)

• Footings, footing drain, weeping tile, sump pit, sump pump

• Crawlspace, crawlspace vent, insulation, vapor barrier

• Basement (unfinished, developed, walkout, daylight, poured concrete walls)

• Slab on grade, slab thickness, control joints

• Load-bearing wall, beam, lintel, post, column

• Joists, rafters, trusses, ridge beam, collar ties

• Sheathing, subfloors, OSB, plywood

• Structural steel, engineered lumber (LVL, glulam)

• Expansion joint
  
  

Architectural details / interior features

• Ceiling types: flat, vaulted, cathedral, coffered, tray, dropped, popcorn (acoustic)

• Crown moulding, baseboard, chair rail, wainscoting, beadboard, picture rail

• Casings, architrave, jamb, casing, threshold

• Fireplace (gas, wood, electric), mantel, hearth, surround, flue

• Built-ins, bookcases, window seat, banister, newel post

• Staircase (open stringer, closed stringer, spiral, floating), riser, tread, balustrade, landing

• Pocket door, barn door, sliding door, French doors, bifold, accordion door

• Skylight, roof hatch, clerestory window, transom

• Architectural style elements (see Styles section)
  
  

Rooms & room-specific items

• Foyer/Entry: coat closet, mudroom bench, boot tray

• Living room: media wall, TV mount, gas hookup, in-wall speakers

• Dining room: chandelier, wainscot, buffet niche

• Kitchen: island, peninsula, pantry, breakfast nook

• Bathroom: ensuite, powder room, three-piece, four-piece, wet room

• Laundry room: laundry tub, stacking washer/dryer, laundry chute

• Bedrooms: walk-in closet, built-in wardrobe

• Home office: built-in desk, network jacks, data closet

• Basement rec room: wet bar, theatre room, games area

• Secondary suite / legal suite: separate entrance, kitchen, egress windows

• Sunroom / solarium, conservatory

• Hobby rooms: workshop, craft room, gym, wine cellar
  
  

Kitchen specifics

• Cabinets (frameless, framed, shaker, custom, stock)

• Countertops (granite, quartz, laminate, butcher block, soapstone, solid surface)

• Backsplash (tile, glass, metal, stone)

• Sink (single bowl, double bowl, farmhouse, undermount), faucet (pull-down, touchless)

• Garbage disposal, composter, integrated waste bins

• Dishwasher (built-in), microwave (over range, built-in), range/oven (electric, gas, induction), cooktop, hood fan/vented range hood

• Pot filler, warming drawer, drawer organizers, soft-close hinges

• Pantry (walk-in, pull-out), lazy susan
  
  

Bathroom & plumbing fixtures

• Toilet (two-piece, one-piece, wall-hung, dual-flush)

• Sink (pedestal, vanity, vessel)

• Faucet (single handle, double handle, thermostatic)

• Shower (stall, curb, curbless, steam shower), shower pan, tiling, glass enclosure

• Bathtub (soaker, clawfoot, jetted / whirlpool)

• Tub/shower surround, shower niche, grab bars

• Vanity (single, double), medicine cabinet, exhaust fan (vented), in-floor heat (radiant)

• Water softener, whole-house water filtration, UV filter

• Hot water tank (storage), tankless (on-demand) water heater, indirect hot water heater (boiler)

• Pressure regulator, expansion tank, mixing valve (anti-scald)
  
  

Plumbing systems & components

• Municipal water connection, curb stop, service line

• Well (submersible pump, pressure tank), cistern

• Septic system, septic tank, leach field, holding tank

• Main water shutoff, isolation valves, gate valve, ball valve

• Supply piping (PEX, copper, CPVC), drain piping (PVC, ABS, cast iron)

• Cleanouts, floor drain, backwater valve, backflow preventer

• Sump pump, ejector pump, sewage pump

• Hose bibs, frost-proof exterior taps, RV hookup, gas line stub (for BBQ)

• Hydronic piping (PEX for radiant), boiler connections
  
  

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)

• Furnace (natural gas, oil, electric), condensing furnace, high-efficiency AFUE rating

• Boiler (hot water baseboard, hydronic), steam boiler

• Heat pump (air source, ground source / geothermal)

• Air conditioner (central AC, split system, packaged), condensing unit, evaporator coil

• Rooftop unit, mini-split / ductless AC

• Ductwork, supply register, return grille, balancing damper

• Thermostat (programmable, smart thermostat, Nest)

• HRV / ERV (Heat Recovery Ventilator / Energy Recovery Ventilator)

• Humidifier (whole-house), dehumidifier, attic fan, ventilation fans

• Baseboard heaters, electric wall heaters, in-floor radiant heating, radiant ceiling panels
  
  

Electrical

• Service entrance, meter base, utility connection, service drop / lateral

• Service size (amps): 100A, 150A, 200A, 400A, main breaker, panelboard

• Circuit breakers, GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter), AFCI (arc-fault circuit interrupter)

• Subpanel, distribution panel, fused disconnect

• Wiring types (NM-B Romex, BX, conduit, knob & tube — older)

• Outlets (receptacles), USB outlets, tamper-resistant outlets, weatherproof outlet, 240V outlet (dryer, stove, EV charger)

• Switches (single pole, three-way, dimmer), smart switches

• Lighting (pot lights / recessed, track, pendant, chandelier, sconce)

• Smoke alarms, CO detectors, hard-wired alarms with battery backup

• Security system, alarm keypad, motion sensors, door contacts, CCTV cameras, doorbell camera (Ring)

• Intercom, structured cabling (Cat5e, Cat6), ethernet jacks, coax cable, satellite dish

• Home automation, smart home hub, whole-home surge protection, generator transfer switch, standby generator
  
  

Insulation & energy features

• Insulation types: batt (fibreglass), blown-in cellulose, spray foam (open/closed cell), rigid foam (XPS, EPS)

• R-values (wall, attic, basement), vapour barrier, air barrier, house wrap

• Window glazing: single, double, triple glazed, low-E coating, argon fill

• Thermal bridging, continuous insulation, caulking, weatherstripping

• Solar panels (PV), inverter, net metering, solar thermal collectors

• Energy Star appliances, heat recovery systems, LED lighting, programmable thermostats

• Passive solar design, south-facing glazing, shading devices
  
  

Windows & doors

• Window styles: casement, double-hung, single-hung, sliding, awning, fixed, picture, bay, bow, egress, hopper

• Frames: vinyl, wood, aluminium, clad wood, fiberglass

• Window treatments: blinds, shades, drapes, shutters

• Entry door (solid core, fibreglass, steel), storm door, security door

• Patio door (sliding glass, French, folding), garage door (insulated, sectional)

• Fire door, fire rating, egress door, service door

• Door hardware (deadbolt, smart lock, knob, lever), peephole, doorbell
  
  

Flooring & finishes

• Flooring: hardwood (solid, engineered), laminate, vinyl plank (LVP), sheet vinyl, tile (ceramic, porcelain), stone (marble, travertine), terrazzo, carpet, cork, linoleum

• Subfloor (plywood, OSB), underlay, underlayment, vapor membrane

• Flooring accessories: thresholds, reducers, transitions, stair nosing

• Surface finishes: paint (latex, oil), stain, varnish, polyurethane, lacquer

• Wall finishes: drywall (gypsum board), plaster, lime plaster, exposed brick, wood paneling, shiplap, tile wainscot

• Ceiling finishes: acoustic tiles, wood beams, exposed joists
  
  

Interior systems & utilities

• Water heater (as above), gas lines, interior gas shutoff

• Central vacuum system, vacuum inlet, dust canister

• Built-in appliances: microwave, oven, range, cooktop, wine fridge, built-in coffee maker

• Laundry hookups (gas dryer outlet, electric dryer outlet), utility sink

• Electrical subpanel for shop, RV outlet, EV charger (Level 1/2)

• Cable/antenna/satellite, fiber optic connection, municipal broadband
  
  

Safety, accessibility & code items

• Egress windows (minimum size requirements), window well, ladder

• Handrails, guardrails (height standards), anti-slip treads

• Fire separation, firestopping, firewall, fire suppression sprinklers (in some multi-family)

• Accessible features: ramps, lever handles, barrier-free showers (curbless), grab bars, widened doorways

• Carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, emergency lighting

• Radon mitigation system, test ports, sub-slab depressurization fan (in areas with radon risk)
  
  

Basement specific

• Egress window wells, bulkhead entry, sump pit/pump, vapor barrier, radon mitigation, sewage ejector, crawlspace encapsulation, basement insulation, sub-flooring systems, framed walls, exposed beam
  
  

Garage / outbuilding / workshop

• Mezzanine storage, attic storage, built-in shelving, workbench, compressor hookup, heated garage, commercial door opener, door sensors, sheathing, insulated garage door, overhead storage racks

• Secondary structures: shed, garden shed, greenhouse, pool house, barn, shop, studio
  
  

Pools, hot tubs & exterior amenities

• Inground pool, above ground pool, pool pump, filter, heater, deck, pool fence

• Hot tub / spa, hot tub electrical, spa pad

• Outdoor kitchen, BBQ hookup (natural gas), fire pit, outdoor fireplace

• Play structures, trampoline, sports court, rink infrastructure (in Alberta yards), snow-clearing access
  
  

Styles / architectural types (Alberta & general)

• Bungalow, raised bungalow, split-level, two-storey, three-storey

• Character / older styles: Edwardian, Victorian, Craftsman, Tudor, Prairie, Queen Anne

• Mid-century modern, post-war, infill, contemporary, modern farmhouse, Scandinavian, ranch, urban loft

• Duplex, semi-detached, townhouse, rowhouse, walk-up condo, high-rise condo, bareland condo

• Bi-level, tri-level, bungalow with walkout, executive estate, acreage
  
  

Appliances & equipment (common brands/types not listed)

• Refrigerator (freestanding, built-in), freezer (upright, chest)

• Range/oven, cooktop (gas, electric, induction), hood fan

• Dishwasher, microwave, hood, range hood, trash compactor (less common)

• Washer, dryer (gas/electric), tumble dryer, dryer vent

• Water heater, softener, iron filter, boiler, humidifier, dehumidifier, furnace, heat pump, air conditioner
  
  

Documentation & compliance items (things you might see or ask for in Alberta)

• Municipal address, PIDs, legal description, lot plan, title, certificate of title, condominium plan, bareland condominium documents, condominium corporation bylaws, board minutes, reserve fund study (25-yr), property disclosure statement, survey plan, Real Property Report (RPR), building permits, development permits, occupancy permit, gas safety certificate, electrical inspection, plumbing permits, compliance letters, heritage designation (if applicable), environmental site assessment (Phase I/II), septic certificate, well log, certificate of compliance
  
  

Maintenance / condition items / defects

• Rot, mould/mildew, water stains, efflorescence, spalling concrete, heaving slab, settlement cracks, hairline cracks vs structural cracks, drainage issues, ice damming, condensation, pest damage (carpenter ants, termites — rare in AB), asbestos (older homes), lead paint (older), knob & tube wiring, contaminated soil, buried oil tanks
  
  

Misc / other common things you might see

• Mailbox, civic sign, snow fence, snow storage area, streetlight, utility pole, transformer, easement, right of way, utility corridor, storm sewer inlet, boulevard, tree protection, conservation reserve, floodplain designation