This Checklist
clarifies some important things to consider
in your search for the right home. It is
important that the home you choose will
meet all the needs of you and your family.
Not only should it be affordable, it should
also fulfill all your needs, so review the
list and add any other details in the blank
spaces at the bottom.
Using this
checklist you will be able to evaluate the
areas and features of three homes per sheet.
Looking at the information together will
help you weigh the differences.
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| Listed Price |
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| The Neighborhood or Area |
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| Near Work |
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| Near Public Transportation |
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| Near Freeways |
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| Near Groceries / Shopping |
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| Is It Near Doctors / Dentists |
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| Does It Have Garbage Collection |
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| What Is Traffic Volume |
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| Does It Have Street Lights |
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| Does It Have Sidewalks |
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| Are The Streets / Alleys Well Maintained |
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| Near Churches |
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| Does It Have Parks |
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| Neighbor's Property Well Maintained |
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| Are All Utilities Installed |
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| Any Neighborhood / Restrictions |
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| Near Buses / 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 and/or Buildings |
| House Age |
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| # 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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| Condition of Roof |
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| Foundation of Condition |
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| Overall Exterior Condition |
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| Garage Size |
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| # of Bathrooms |
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| # of Closets |
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| # of Bedrooms |
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| Heating? Gas / Electric / Oil |
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| Hot Water Heat |
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| Central Air Conditioning |
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| Insulation |
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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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| Patio |
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| Backyard Fence |
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| Landscaping |
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| Sump Pump / Drainage |
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| Connected to Sewer System |
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| Property Boundaries |
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| Security (dead bolts, detectors) |
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| Ability to Expand / Enlarge House |
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| Building Code |
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| Compliance |
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