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One of the most important things you can do when purchasing your new home is to make a checklist and bring to each house viewing. This way you can compare results of each home you visit later on. By keeping on top of your home buyers plan at all times you will greatly increase your chances of picking the right home for you and your family.
To save time, bookmark this page and refer to the following checklist frequently. Print out a few copy's of Estreetloans's free home buyers checklist and take one with you on your next showing, Let it increase your chances of home buying success.
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| Square footage |
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| Number of bedrooms |
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| Number of baths |
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| Practicality of floor plan |
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| Interior walls condition |
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| Closet/storage space |
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| Basement |
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| Fireplace |
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| Cable TV |
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| Basement: dampness or odors |
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| Exterior appearance, condition |
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| Lawn/yard space |
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| Fence |
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| Patio or deck |
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| Garage |
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| Energy efficiency |
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| Screens, storm windows |
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| Roof: age and condition |
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| Gutters and downspouts |
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| Appearance/condition of nearby homes/businesses |
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| Traffic |
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| Noise Level |
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| Safety/Security |
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| Age mix of inhabitants |
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| Number of children |
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| Pet restrictions |
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| Parking |
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| Zoning regulations |
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| Neighborhood restrictions/covenants |
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| Fire protection |
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| Police |
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| Snow removal |
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| Garbage service |
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| Schools |
Type |
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| Age/condition |
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| Reputation |
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| Quality of teachers |
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| Achievement test scores |
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| Play areas |
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| Curriculum |
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| Class size |
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| Busing distance |
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| Convenience To |
Distance |
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| Supermarket |
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| Schools |
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| Work |
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| Shopping |
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| Child care |
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| Hospitals |
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| Doctor/dentist |
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| Recreation/parks |
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| Restaurants/entertainment |
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| Church/synagogue |
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| Airport |
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| Highways |
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| Public transportation |
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