Home Buyer Checklist

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     The Home Buyer Checklist identifies some of the important factors to consider when choosing a home. In addition to an affordable sales price, you will also want to be sure that the neighborhood and house meet the needs of your family.

     Take this checklist along when you go shopping for your house. It will help you evaluate the neighborhoods and assess the availability and condition of various features of up to three homes in a side-by-side comparison. To PRINT this page, hit control-P.

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Property Address

   

Asking Price

$$$

Real Estate Taxes

$$$
The Neighborhood

Near Work

   

Near Schools

   

Near Shopping

   

Near Expressways

   

Near Public

Transportation

   

Near Doctors / Dentists

   

Near Churches

   

Garbage Collection

   

Street Lights

   

Sidewalks

   

Streets / Alleys Well Maintained

   

Traffic Volume

   

Parks

   

Neighbor's Property Well Maintained

   

All Utilities Installed

   

Neighborhood / Restrictions

   

Near Trains / Airports

   

Area Zoned Residential

   

Near Industry

   

Proposed Special Assessments

   

Environment Concerns / Influences

   
The House

Age of House

   

No. of Stories

   

Wood Frame

   

Brick Frame

   

Wood & Brick Frame

   
Aluminum Siding
   

Roof Condition

   

Foundation Condition

   

Overall Exterior Condition

   

Garage Size

   

No. of Bathrooms

   

No. of Closets

   

No. of Bedrooms

   

Oil Heat

   

Gas Heat

   

Electric Heat

   

Hot Water Heat

   

Insulation

   

Central Air Conditioning

   

Energy-Conservation Features

   

Age of Heating System

   

Age of Water Heater

   

Capacity of Water Heater

   

Age of Electrical Wiring

   

Plumbing Condition

   

Estimated Water Bill

$$$

Estimated Heating Bill

$$$

Estimated Electric Bill

$$$

Living Room

   

Fireplace

   

Separate Dining Room

   

Family Room

   

Drapes - No. of Rooms

   

Carpeting - No. of Rooms

   

Kitchen Eating Area

   

Refrigerator

   

Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric)

   

Garbage Disposal

   

Dishwasher

   

Broken Windows

   

Storm Windows / Screens

   

Washer / Dryer Outlets

   

Laundry Space

   

Finished Basement

   

Attic

   

Sump Pump / Drainage

   

Connected to Sewer System

   

Patio

   

Backyard Fence

   

Landscaping

   

Property Boundaries

   

Security (dead bolts, detectors)

   

Building Code

   

Compliance

   

Ability to Expand / Enlarge House