Home Buyer Checklist

​Property Address...

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....

Neighborhood / Restrictions...
Near Trains / Airports...
Area Zoned Residential...
Near Industry...
Proposed Special Assessments...
Environment Concerns / Influences
​All Utilities Installed.....

The House

Age of House...
No. of Stories...
Wood Frame...
Brick Frame...
Wood & Brick Frame...
Aluminum Siding...
Roof Condition...
Foundation Condition...
Overall Exterior Condition...
Garage Size...
No. of Bathrooms...
No. of Closets...
No. of Bedrooms...
Oil Heat...
Gas Heat...
Electric Heat...
Hot Water Heat...
Insulation...
Central Air Conditioning...

Energy-Conservation Features...
Age of Heating System...
Age of Water Heater...
Capacity of Water Heater...
Age of Electrical Wiring...
Plumbing Condition...
Estimated Water Bill
Estimated Heating Bill
Estimated Electric Bill
Living Room...
Fireplace...
Separate Dining Room...
Family Room...
Drapes - No. of Rooms...
Carpeting - No. of Rooms...
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