In addition to the great advice offered above, I would suggest that you also focus on any water based/connected items. I'm talking about the line connection to your fridge, the line connection to your dishwasher, the connection to laundry. My friends water drain from the laundry was not connected and when he did his laundry a few days later, it caused quite a mess in the basement mechanical room.
Are taps and tubs sealed properly. Check your shower (if you have a glass door) - is the waterstripping tight around the door. Little leaks hurt your house over the long run (they make baseboards swell and crumble).
Check for caulking around counters and other areas. I filled my sinks to make sure they were draining properly and that the overspill (not sure if that's the technical term for the hole in the sinks) were doing their job.
I could go on, but guess who has bad experiences with water at their new home.
While many people focus on the cosmetic stuff, your hardwood floors and carpets aren't going to get ruined if a nail pops in the drywall.
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