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.
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| Address___________________________________________ |
Date of Visit__________________ |
| General |
| Asking price |
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| Financing, FHA/VA: |
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| Financing, other: |
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| Square footage (request documentation) |
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| Price per square foot |
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| Year constructed |
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| Floor Plan |
| On what side does sun rise/set? |
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| Number of bedrooms/bathrooms |
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| Size of rooms/colors |
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| Bedroom (master) |
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| Bedroom #2 |
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| Bedroom #3 |
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| Bedroom #4 |
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| Master bath |
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| Master closet |
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| Bathroom #2 |
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| Bathroom #3 |
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| Kitchen |
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| Family dining area |
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| Formal dining area |
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| Living room |
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| Family room |
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| Other |
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| Interior |
| Appliances |
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| Attic |
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| Attic vents |
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| Basement |
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| Ceiling fans |
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| Closets |
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| Electric garage door opener |
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| Energy efficiency |
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| Estimated utility costs (ask to see statements) |
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| Fireplace(s) |
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| Floor covering |
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| General condition |
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| Heating/ventilation/central air |
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| Humidifier |
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| Insulation |
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| Lead-based paints used (common in older homes) |
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| Plumbing |
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| Radon levels |
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| Security system |
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| Stairs |
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| Utility room |
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| Wallpaper |
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| Walls (check for cracks) |
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| Water softener |
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| Window coverings |
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| Wiring |
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| Exterior |
| Deck/porch/patio |
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| Doors |
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| Fence |
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| Foundation/grading/drainage |
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| Gutters and downspouts |
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| Landscaping |
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| Lot size |
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| Pavement condition |
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| Roof |
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| Septic system |
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| Siding materials |
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| Sprinkler system |
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| Swimming pool/hot tub |
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| Trees |
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| Windows (single/double paned) |
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| Neighborhood |
| Accessibility during inclement weather |
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| Adjacent property (its zoning, owner(s), and intended use) |
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| Airports |
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| City services |
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Drive time to:
- Work
- Day Care
- Schools
- Shopping
- Recreational facilities
- Hospitals
- Churches
- Public transportation stops
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| Entertainment/culture |
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| Landfills |
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| Near hazardous/noxious activities? |
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| Neighbors/children |
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Noise:
- Airport
- Freeway
- Railroad tracks
- Other
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| Overall appearance |
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| Number of homes for sale and for rent in the area |
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| Police/fire |
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| Power lines |
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| Privacy |
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| Restrictions (such as satellite dishes, out buildings) |
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School district:
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Junior High
- Senior High
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| Security |
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| Snow removal |
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| Susceptibility to flood, earthquake, etc. |
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| Traffic |
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| Trash removal |
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