The Home Buying Checklist identifies
some of the most important buying factors buyers need to consider
when buying a home. In addition to an affordable home buying price,
you'll also want to be sure that the neighborhood and home meet
the needs of your family.
Take this "Home Buying" checklist along whenever
you go shopping to buy a home. 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 home comparison.
Asking Price
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Real Estate Taxes
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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 Covenants/Restrictions
Near Trains/Airport
Area Zoned Residential
Near Industry
Proposed Special Assessments
Environment Concerns/Influences
The
Home
Age of Home
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No. of Stories
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Wood Frame
Brick Frame
Wood & Brick Frame
Aluminum Siding
Roof Condition
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Foundation Condition
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Overall Exterior Condition
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Garage Size
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No. of Bathrooms
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No. of Closets
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No. of Bedrooms
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Oil Heat
Gas Heat
Electric Heat
Hot Water Heat
Insulation
Central Air Conditioning
Energy-Conservation Features
Age of Heating System
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Age of Water Heater
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Capacity of Water Heater
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Age of Electrical Wiring
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Plumbing condition
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Estimated Water Bill
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Estimated Heating Bill
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Estimated Electric Bill
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Living Room
Fireplace
Separate Dining Room
Family Room
Drapes - No. of Rooms
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Carpeting - No. of Rooms
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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
Information
Courtesy of ForSaleByOwner.com
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