The Deal Review Checklist: What to Verify Before Every Deal Advances
Overview
Quick Summary
A deal review checklist is the short, consistent list of things every deal must satisfy before it advances — qualification, data, pricing, and next steps. Use it to keep your pipeline honest and your forecast accurate.
Why You Need a Standard Checklist
Without a checklist, "reviewed" means something different to every rep. A shared list, enforced through your review process, makes review consistent and your forecast trustworthy.
The Core Checklist
Every deal review should confirm the essentials below. Automate the data checks with validation rules so reviewers focus on judgment, not data entry.
| Check | Verify |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Budget, authority, need, timeline |
| Data | Amount, close date, contact complete |
| Pricing | Discount within policy |
| Next step | A scheduled, dated action exists |
Turn the Checklist Into a Workflow
- Attach it to the stage gate — no advance until items are checked.
- Automate what you can — required fields, close date, amount.
- Escalate exceptions — route odd terms to an approval process.
- Record sign-off — log who reviewed and when.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a deal review checklist include? Qualification (budget, authority, need, timeline), complete data, pricing within policy, and a scheduled next step.
How do I enforce a review checklist? Attach it to a stage gate in your CRM so a deal cannot advance until the required checks pass.
Keep Your Pipeline Honest
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