Home Buyer Checklist

When You're Looking To Buy A New Home

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.

Don't be afraid to print this checklist. The checklist will print in black and white if you use the Print button just above.

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.

Home Buyer Checklist

Property Address

Asking Price

Real Estate Taxes

Property 1

____________

$___________

Property 2

____________

$___________

Property 3

____________

$___________

The Neighborhood

Near Work

Near Schools

Near Shopping

Near Expressways

Near Public Transportation

Near Doctors/Dentists

Near Church

Garbage Collection

Street Lights

Sidewalks

Streets/Alleys Well Maintained

Traffic Volume

Parks

Neighbor's Property Well Maintained

All Utilities Installed

Neighborhood Covenants/Restrictions

Near Buses/Trains/Airport

Area Zoned Residential

Near Industry

Proposed Special Assessments

Environment Concerns/Influences

The Home

Age of Home

No. of Stories

Wood Frame

Brick Frame

Wood & Brick Frame

Aluminum Siding

Roof Condition

Foundation Condition

Overall Exterior Condition

Garage Size

No. of Bathrooms

No. of Closets

No. of Bedrooms

Oil Heat

Gas Heat

Electric Heat

Hot Water Heat

Insulation

Central Air Conditioning

Energy Conservation Features

Age of Heating System

Age of Water Heater

Capacity of Water Heater

Age of Electrical Wiring

Plumbing condition

Estimated Water Bill

Estimated Heating Bill

Estimated Electric Bill

Living Room

Fireplace

Separate Dining Room

Family Room

Drapes - No. of Rooms

Carpeting - No. of Rooms

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

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