Surrounded by newly painted walls, wrapped-in-plastic toilet and kitchen sinks and overly helpful turnover managers, final turnover inspection is a fairy tale affair, until the pixie dust fades and the minor but unpleasant "oversights" start showing their true colors.
Doorbells getting stuck, non-working mechanical vents and hollow-under-the-tile flooring are some of the "gremlins" we've avoided by following this simple yet effective punch list we use before we accept a condo we've just recently purchased. It has done wonders and helped both buyer and seller meet mutual expectations.