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Home Buyer's Checklist

Home Location

 

Street
City State Zip
Contact Phone
Realtor Phone

Type of Home

___ Single Family ___ Split Level
___ Multi Family ___ With No Steps
___ With Basement ___ One Floor
___ Attic Rooms ___ Two Floors

Style

___ Ranch ___ Spanish
___ Contemporary ___ Chalet
___ Victorian ___ Colonial ___ Other

Material

___ Brick ___ Stone
___ Stucco ___ Vinyl Siding

Garage

___ Attached ___ Detached ___ Carport

Features

___Number of Bedrooms ___Large Yard
___Number of Bathrooms ___Fireplace
___Family Room ___Jacuzzi/Spa
___Formal Dining Room ___Pool
___Laundry/Utility Room ___Expandable
___Office or Workshop ___View
___Storage
___Other Amenities

Exterior

Walls
Trim
Windows
Roof
Gutters/Downspouts
Chimney
Entrances/Locks/Alarms
Electrical Outlets
Faucets
Other

Landscaping

Walks
Patio
Driveway
Lawn
Trees
Bushes
Fencing
Retaining Walls
Other

Interior

Walls
Woodwork
Wall Covering
Paint
Ceiling
Floor
Floor Covering
Doors
Windows
Window Treatments
Lighting
Electrical Outlets
Appliances

Plumbing

Materials used in pipes and drains
Age
Do toilets work?
Do faucets work?
Signs of leaks or drips
Cost to repair or replace

Water Supply

Source (public, well, cistern)
Is it adequate and safe?
Adequate water pressure
Is water softener necessary? (type, age)
Pump for well (type, age)

Waste Disposal

Public line
Septic tank
Aerator
Cesspool
Other
Is system adequate and sanitary?
Cost to repair or replace

Heating System

Energy source (oil, gas, etc.)
Type (hot water, forced air, etc.)
Special energy savings features
Warranty
Maintenance requirements
Monthly heating costs
Cost to repair or replace

Air Conditioning

Energy source
Type (central or window units)
Age of units
Maintenance requirements/Monthly cost

Insulation

Walls
Floors
Attic
Type of insulation
R-factor
Cost to insulate or upgrade insulation

Wiring

Type (copper, aluminum, other)
Adequate amperage
Placement of outlets
Cost to upgrade or rewire system