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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| Property Address |
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| Asking Price |
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| Down payment |
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| The Neighborhood |
| Commute to Work |
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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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| Street Lights |
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| Sidewalks |
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| Parked Cars |
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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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| Tax Assessments |
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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 |
| Age of 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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| 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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