| Home Buyer Checklist | 1 | 2 | 3 | 
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    | 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 |  |  |  | 
  
    | All Utilities Installed |  |  |  | 
  
    | Neighborhood Covenants/Restrictions |  |  |  | 
  
    | Near Trains/Airport |  |  |  | 
  
    | Area Zoned Residential |  |  |  | 
  
    | Near Industry |  |  |  | 
  
    | Proposed Special Assessments |  |  |  | 
  
    | Environment Concerns/Influences |  |  |  | 
  
    | 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 |  |  |  |