Checklist for Buying a Home

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Home Buying Checklist
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 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            1
No. of Closets              2
No. of Bedrooms             1
Electric Heat		   YES
Hot Water Heat		   YES
Insulation		   NO
Central Air Conditioning   YES	
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          NEW
Dishwasher                NO
Broken Windows            NONE (OLD WINDOWS)
Storm Windows/Screens     NONE
Washer/Dryer Outlets      NONE
Laundry Space             SMALL
Finished Basement         NONE
Attic                     NONE
Sump Pump/Drainage	  NONE			
Patio	
Property
Security
Ability to Expand         NO