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Home Buyer Checklist
The Home Buyer Checklist will help you to identify some of the important factors to consider when purchasing a home. In addition to finding an affordable price, you will also want to be sure that the neighborhood and house meet the requirements of your and your family.
Take this checklist along with you as you look for your house. It will help you to evaluate the neighborhood and assess the various features of your potential home. Three columns are provided to enable you to compare 3 different properties in a side-by-side format. To PRINT this page, click here.
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| Real Estate Taxes |
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| The Neighborhood |
| Near Work |
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| Near Schools |
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| Near Shopping |
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| Near Expressways |
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| Near Public Transportation |
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| Near Doctors / Dentists |
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| Near Churches |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Street Lights |
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| Sidewalks |
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| Streets / Alleys Well Maintained |
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| Traffic Volume |
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| Parks |
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| Neighbor's Property Well Maintained |
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| All Utilities Installed |
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| Neighborhood / Restrictions |
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| Near Trains / Airports |
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| Area Zoned Residential |
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| Near Industry |
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| Proposed Special Assessments |
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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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| Wood Frame |
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| Brick Frame |
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| Wood & Brick Frame |
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| Aluminum Siding |
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| 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 |
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| Gas Heat |
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| Electric Heat |
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| Hot Water Heat |
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| Insulation |
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| Central Air Conditioning |
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| Energy-Conservation Features |
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| 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 |
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| Fireplace |
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| Separate Dining Room |
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| Family Room |
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| Drapes - No. of Rooms |
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| Carpeting - No. of Rooms |
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| Kitchen Eating Area |
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| Refrigerator |
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| Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric) |
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| Garbage Disposal |
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| Dishwasher |
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| Broken Windows |
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| Storm Windows / Screens |
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| Washer / Dryer Outlets |
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| Laundry Space |
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| Finished Basement |
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| Attic |
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| Sump Pump / Drainage |
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| Connected to Sewer System |
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| Patio |
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| Backyard Fence |
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| Landscaping |
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| Property Boundaries |
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| Security (dead bolts, detectors) |
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| Building Code |
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| Compliance |
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| Ability to Expand / Enlarge House |
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