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Home Buyer Checklist
The Home Buyer Checklist identifies some of the important factors to consider when choosing a home. In addition to an affordable sales price, you will also want to be sure that the neighborhood and house meet the needs of your family.
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. Click here to print this page.
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| Asking Price |
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| The Neighborhood |
| Near Work |
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| Near Schools |
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| Near Shopping |
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| Near Expressways |
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| Near Public Transportation |
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| Near Doctors / Dentists |
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| Near Churches |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Street Lights |
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| Sidewalks |
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| Streets / Alleys Well Maintained |
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| Traffic Volume |
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| Parks |
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| Neighbor's Property Well Maintained |
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| All Utilities Installed |
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| Neighborhood / Restrictions |
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| Near Trains / Airports |
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| Area Zoned Residential |
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| Near Industry |
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| Proposed Special Assessments |
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| Environment Concerns / Influences |
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| The House |
| Age of House |
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| No. of Stories |
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| Wood Frame |
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| Brick Frame |
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| Wood & Brick Frame |
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| Aluminum Siding |
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| 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 |
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| Gas Heat |
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| Hot Water Heat |
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| Insulation |
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| Central Air Conditioning |
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| Energy-Conservation Features |
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| 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 Heating Bill |
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| Living Room |
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| Fireplace |
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| Separate Dining Room |
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| Family Room |
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| Drapes - No. of Rooms |
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| Carpeting - No. of Rooms |
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| Kitchen Eating Area |
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| Refrigerator |
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| Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric) |
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| Garbage Disposal |
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| Dishwasher |
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| Broken Windows |
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| Storm Windows / Screens |
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| Washer / Dryer Outlets |
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| Laundry Space |
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| Finished Basement |
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| Attic |
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| Sump Pump / Drainage |
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| Connected to Sewer System |
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| Patio |
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| Backyard Fence |
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| Landscaping |
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| Property Boundaries |
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| Security (dead bolts, detectors) |
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| Building Code |
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| Compliance |
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| Ability to Expand / Enlarge House |
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REAL ESTATE INTERNET WARNING:
Despite advertising claims to the contrary, the internet is not an experienced Real Estate Professional. It cannot consult, counsel, advise, have knowledge of local laws and market conditions, make judgments, "own" the result, or most importantly, understand your individual goals and needs and care about you as a Client. To obtain an accurate interpretation of any information you're receiving online, please contact us. And know that when you do contact us, we never share your info with anyone. Ever.
Disclaimer compliments of Mollie Wasserman / KW Realty in Boston
Website Updated June 27th, 2008
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