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Home Buying Checklist
You'll probably view a lot of homes during your search-and you'll probably like more than one of them.
Before you go house-hunting, print out copies of this helpful checklist. Complete one for each home that appeals to you, then use the information you gather to compare and contrast properties (not to mention organize your home search).
| General Information |
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| Home Address: |
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| Agent Name: |
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| Agent Phone: |
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| Asking Price: |
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| Date Available for Occupancy: |
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| Structural Information |
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| Year Built: |
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| Type of Construction: |
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| Floor Area: |
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| Number of Storeys: |
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| Number of Rooms: |
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| Number of Bedrooms: |
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| Number of Bathrooms: |
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| Lot Size: |
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| Garage/Parking: |
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| Additional Features |
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| Number of Fireplaces/Locations: |
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| Central Air Conditioning: |
 No |
Yes |
| Central Humidifier: |
No |
Yes |
| Heat Pump: |
No |
Yes |
| Pool: |
No |
Yes |
| Type of Pool: |
In-ground |
Above-ground |
| Other: |
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| Exclusions |
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| Appliances: |
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Curtains/Rods:
(which rooms?) |
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Light Fixtures:
(which rooms?) |
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| Other: |
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| Distance From |
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| Schools: |
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| Work: |
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| Public Transportation: |
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| Shopping: |
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| Parks/Recreational Facilities: |
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| Legal Requirements |
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| Zoning: |
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| Assessments: |
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| Easements/Servitudes: |
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| Is Survey Current? |
No |
Yes |
| Ongoing Costs |
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| Annual Property Taxes: |
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| Other Taxes, Betterments and Obligations: |
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| Property Insurance: |
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| Garbage Pick-up: |
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| Heating: |
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| Electricity: |
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| Water: |
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| Cable: |
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| Internet: |
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| Condominium Fees: |
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| Other: |
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| Seller's Existing Mortgage (if Assumable) |
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| Lender: |
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| Outstanding Principal: |
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| Interest Rate: |
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| Payments: |
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| Maturity: |
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| Pre-Payment Privileges: |
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| Plumbing/Heating* |
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| Type of Plumbing: |
Galvanized
Plastic |
Copper
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| Water Pressure Adequate? |
No |
Yes |
| Water Quality Acceptable? |
No |
Yes |
| Sewerage: |
Public |
Septic |
| Insulation Type: |
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| Heating (Primary): |
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| Heating (Secondary): |
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| Electrical* |
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| Power Supply/Voltage: |
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| Type of Wiring: |
Copper |
Aluminum |
| Doors and Windows* |
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| Type: |
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| Condition: |
Good |
Fair |
Poor |
| Screens: |
No |
Yes |
| Storm Door: |
No |
Yes |
| Storm Windows: |
No |
Yes |
| Exterior* |
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| Type of Walls/Siding: |
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| Condition of Walls/Siding: |
Good |
Fair |
Poor |
| Condition of Paint: |
Good |
Fair |
Poor |
| Age of Roof: |
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| Condition of Roof: |
Good |
Fair |
Poor |
| Is Roof Properly Ventilated? |
No |
Yes |
| Condition of Wood Structures* |
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| Signs of Dry Rot? |
No |
Yes |
| Signs of Insect Damage (termites, carpenter ants, etc.)? |
No |
Yes |
| Visible Cracks* |
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| Walls: |
No |
Yes |
| Which Rooms? |
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| Ceilings: |
No |
Yes |
| Which Rooms? |
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| Basement: |
No |
Yes |
| Foundation: |
No |
Yes |
| Signs of Water Leakage/Damage* |
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| Ceilings: |
No |
Yes |
| Which Rooms? |
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| Floors: |
No |
Yes |
| Which Rooms? |
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| Basement: |
No |
Yes |
| Garage/Driveway* |
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| Size of Garage: |
1-car |
2-car |
3-car |
| Is Garage Attached? |
No |
Yes |
| Condition of Garage: |
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| Type of Driveway: |
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| Condition of Driveway: |
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| Lawn & Garden* |
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| Exterior Water Faucets: |
No |
Yes |
| How Many: |
| Exterior Electrical Outlets: |
No |
Yes |
| How Many: |
| Condition of Landscaping: |
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*Recommend that these elements be reviewed by a qualified Home Inspector.
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