Home Buyer Checklist 1 2
Home Address
Listing Price $ $
Real Estate Taxes $ $
The Neighborhood
Close to the Job
Minutes Away From Schools
Near Shops
Interstates Nearby
Miles Away From Bus Stops
Miles Away From Physicians
Miles Away From Churches
Garbage Collection
Street Lights
Kid Friendly
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained
Type of Traffic
Walking / Biking Trails
Neighbors’ Properties Well-Maintained
All Utilities Available
Neighborhood Restrictions
Close to Airports / Trains
Area Zoned Residential
Near Industry
Proposed Special Assessments
Green-Friendly Neighborhood
The House
Age of Home
No. of Floors
Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding
Quality of Roof
Foundation Quality
General Exterior Appearance
Garage Size
No. of Bathrooms
No. of Closets
No. of Bedrooms
Oil, Gas or Electric Heat
Insulation
Central Air Conditioning
Energy-Conservation Features
Age of Heating System
Age of Water Heater
Capacity of Water Heater
Age of Electrical Wiring
Quality of Plumbing Pipes
Estimated Water Bill $ $
Estimated Heating Bill $ $
Estimated Electric Bill $ $
Living Room
Fireplace
Separate Dining Room
Family Room
Carpeting – No. of Rooms
Kitchen Eating Area
Refrigerator
Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric)
Garbage Disposal
Dishwasher
Broken / Drafty Windows
Storm Windows / Screens
Washer / Dryer Outlets
Laundry Room
Finished Basement
Attic
Sump Pump / Drainage
Connected to Sewer System
Patio / Deck
Backyard Fence
Landscaping
Property Line
Safety (dead bolts, detectors)
Building Code
Compliance
Ability to Renovate / Enlarge House
