Home Buying Checklist
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Asking Price
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Real Estate Taxes
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The
Neighborhood
Near Work
Near Schools
Near Shopping
Near Highways
Near Public Transportation
Near Doctors/Dentists
Near Churches
Garbage Collection
Street Lights
Sidewalks
Streets Well Maintained
Traffic Volume
Parks
Neighbor's Property Well Maintained
All Utilities Installed
Neighborhood Restrictions
Near Airport
Residentia lArea
Near Industry
Environment Concerns / Influences
The
Home
Age of Home
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No. of Floors
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Wood Frame
Concrete / Brick Frame
Wood & Brick Frame
Roof Condition
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Interiot 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 Guest Bathrooms
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No. of Bedrooms
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Oil Heat
Gas Heat
Electric Heat
Hot Water Heat
Hot Water Heat
Insulation
Central Garage
Energy-Conservation Features
Solar Water 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
Fireplace
Separate Dining Room
Family Room
Drapes - No. of Rooms
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Carpeting - No. of Rooms
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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