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 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Property Address | ____________ | ____________ | ____________ |
| Asking Price | $___________ | $___________ | $___________ |
| Real Estate Taxes | $___________ | $___________ | $___________ |
| 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 House | |||
| Age of House | ____________ | ____________ | ____________ |
| 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 | |||
MLS #: 10-27
Price: $350,000.00
you won't believe your eyes when you step into this home. everything is brand new including the plumbing and wiring. a dream kitchen with over 500 sq. ft, silestone quartz counters, stained concrete floors & ss appliances. custom crown molding & blinds throughout. master bath has heated jet tub, granite countertop and flatscreen t.v. 30x40 shop w/electric. deck is over 2000 sq ft. a must see!
