Doors Exterior doors should be the solid or panel type and should have good weather-stripping and thresholds. Check interior and exterior doors to see if they are level, easy to open and close, and have hardware in good condition. Check bi-fold closet doors throughout the home. They may be steel, wood or masonite. Wood is the best quality.
Closets Note the number of closets, their condition and depth.
Look up the chimney to see whether the flue is lined with terra cotta. Ordinary brick lining is in violation of most codes. It is usually unsafe. Though rare, a chimney of ordinary brick to a thickness of 12 inches on each side is acceptable. Check to see if there is a working damper in the fireplace.