Home Buyer Checklist
This is a good tool for comparing the important factors to consider in choosing a home.
Take it along when you go shopping for your house. To PRINT, hit Ctrl-P.
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Asking Price |
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The Neighborhood |
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Commute to Schools |
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Close to Shopping |
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Freeway Access |
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Hospital Nearby? |
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Church Nearby? |
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Traffic Volume |
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Parks & Playgrounds |
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Sidewalks |
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Neighborhood Clean |
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Hidden Utilities |
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Zoning Restrictions |
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Common Area/HOA |
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Near Trains / Airports |
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Near Industry |
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Near Apartments |
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Environment Concerns / Influences |
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The House |
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No. of Stories |
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No. of Bedrooms |
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No. of Bathrooms |
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Formal Dining Room |
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Family Room |
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Bonus Rooms |
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Closets / Storage |
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Parking for Guests |
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Garage Size |
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Back Yard |
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Pool / Spa |
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Pool Security Fence? |
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Yard-fence condition |
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AMENITIES |
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Air Conditioned / age |
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Central Heat / age |
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Insulation in attic? |
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Insualtion in walls? |
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Updated Windows |
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Updated Doors |
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Age and Capacity of Water Heater |
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Electric Service - Capacity / Amps |
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220 in what areas |
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Estimated Electric Bill |
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Estimated Heating Bill |
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Estimated Water Bill |
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Updated plumbing - Copper / Galvanized |
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INTERIOR |
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Carpet condition |
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Hardwood Floors |
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Kitchen Eating Area |
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Laundry (Inside?) |
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Washer / Dryer -Electric or Gas |
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Oven or Stove - Electric or Gas |
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Range - Gas or Elect |
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Dishwasher |
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Refrigerator - size (does yours fit?) |
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Location and number of Electrical Outlets |
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Entertainment Center |
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Guest Flow (parties) |
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Security System? |
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General Privacy |
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Ease of Remodeling |
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City of County Zone |
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What's broken?
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