Buyer Checklist

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Home Buyer Checklist

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Property Address

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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

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No. of Stories

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Wood Frame

Brick Frame

Wood & Brick Frame

Aluminum Siding

Roof Condition

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Foundation 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 Closets

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No. of Bedrooms

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Oil Heat

Gas Heat

Electric Heat

Hot Water Heat

Insulation

Central Air Conditioning

Energy Conservation Features

Age of 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

$___________

$___________

$___________

Estimated Electric Bill

$___________

$___________

$___________

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