HOME BUYING CHECKLIST for Spring 2011

Agent showing:__________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________

Initial Impression:_______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________


Exterior:
Size of yard _____________________

Quality of fence (If applicable) _______________________________________
Outside buildings ________________________________________________
Condition of yard ________________________________________________
Condition of paint ________________________________________________
Condition / age of roof _____________________________________________
Condition of screens/ window frames ___________________________________
Gutters and downspouts ____________________________________________
Garage _______________________________________________________
Extras: Pool Sauna/Hot Tub Deck Patio

The House:
Square footage __________________________________________________
Practicality of floorplan ____________________________________________
Energy efficiency ________________________________________________
Interior walls condition ____________________________________________
Living room size__________ Notes___________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Family / Den size__________Notes___________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Dining room size__________Notes___________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Kitchen size__________Notes______________________________________
Appliances_____________________________________________________
Other size_________Notes________________________________________
Number of bedrooms______________________________________________
Size Master __________________ closets _________ outlets _____
Size Bedroom 2 _______________ closets _________ outlets _____
Size Bedroom 3 _______________ closets _________ outlets _____
Size Bedroom 4 _______________ closets _________ outlets _____
Size Bedroom 5 _______________ closets _________ outlets _____
Number of full baths ___________________________________________
Number of half baths ___________________________________________
Additional closet/ storage space _____________________________________
Basement ___________________________________________________
Basement: dampness or odors ______________________________________
Fireplace Cable TV Skylights Other:____________

COMMUNITY INFORMATION
The Neighborhood
Appearance __________________________________________________
Traffic _____________________________________________________
Noise Level __________________________________________________
Safety/ Security _______________________________________________
Number of children ____________________________________________
Pet restrictions ________________________________________________
Parking ____________________________________________________
Zoning regulations _____________________________________________
Neighborhood restrictions/ covenants ________________________________

Nearby: Basketball Courts Golf Course Gym Parks Pool
Tennis Courts Other:____________________
Schools
Age/ condition ________________________________________________
Reputation __________________________________________________
Quality of teachers _____________________________________________
Achievement test scores __________________________________________
Play areas ___________________________________________________
Curriculum __________________________________________________
Class size ____________________________________________________
Busing distance________________________________________________



Convenience To:
Work_______________________________________________________
Schools______________________________________________________
Hospitals ____________________________________________________
Child Care____________________________________________________
Shopping_____________________________________________________
Parks / Recreation ______________________________________________
Church______________________________________________________
Public Transportation_____________________________________________