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House Hunting Checklist

Exterior Condition & Building

bullet Total square feet
bullet Exterior
bullet Age of house (year built)
bullet Style (rambler, tudor, etc.)
bullet What kind of siding?
bullet Roof condition
bullet Foundation condition
bullet Garage
bullet Patio or deck
bullet Fencing

Interior Condition & Layout

bullet Number bedrooms
bullet Number closets / size
bullet Number of bathrooms
bullet Dining room
bullet Fireplace
bullet Separate living room
bullet Family room
bullet In-kitchen eating area
bullet Laundry room / space
bullet Finished basement
bullet Attic

Heating & Plumbing

bullet Oil heat
bullet Gas heat
bullet Electric heat
bullet Hot water heat
bullet Insulation
bullet Central air conditioning
bullet Age of furnace
bullet Age of hot water heater
bullet Capacity of hot water heater
bullet Age of electrical wiring
bullet Condition of plumbing

Appliances

bullet Refrigerator
bullet Stove (gas / electric)
bullet Garbage disposal
bullet Dishwasher
bullet Washer
bullet Dryer
bullet Drapes / other window treatments
bullet Carpeting -- number of rooms
bullet Combination / storm windows & screens
bullet Security system
bullet Smoke / carbon monoxide detectors

Location

bullet Near work
bullet Near schools
bullet Near shopping
bullet Near health clubs, etc.
bullet Near churches
bullet Near thoroughfares / highways
bullet Near public transportation
bullet Near doctors, dentists
bullet Near parks
bullet Street lights
bullet Sidewalks
bullet Well-maintained streets / alleys
bullet Well-maintained neighbors' properties
bullet Near train tracks / airport
bullet Near industry
bullet Flooding danger
bullet Possible restrictions or assessments

Pricing

bullet Asking price
bullet Real estate taxes
bullet Estimated water bill
bullet Estimated sewer / garbage bill
bullet Estimated heating bill
bullet Estimated electric bill