When purchasing a home, there’s more to consider than just the sales price. Your neighborhood and the features of the home itself play a critical role in your family’s comfort and lifestyle. Use this checklist as a guide while shopping for a home. It allows you to evaluate neighborhoods and compare up to three homes side-by-side.
Property Information
Item Home 1 Home 2 Home 3 Property Address Asking Price Real Estate Taxes
Neighborhood
Feature Home 1 Home 2 Home 3 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 Restrictions Near Trains / Airports Area Zoned Residential Near Industry Proposed Special Assessments Environmental Concerns / Influences
The House
General Information
Feature Home 1 Home 2 Home 3 Age of House Number of Stories Construction Type (Wood / Brick / Combination) Aluminum Siding Roof Condition Foundation Condition Overall Exterior Condition Garage Size Number of Bathrooms Number of Closets Number of Bedrooms
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Feature Home 1 Home 2 Home 3 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
Interior Features
Feature Home 1 Home 2 Home 3 Living Room Fireplace Separate Dining Room Family Room Drapes (Number of Rooms) Carpeting (Number of Rooms)
Kitchen & Laundry
Feature Home 1 Home 2 Home 3 Kitchen Eating Area Refrigerator Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric) Garbage Disposal Dishwasher Washer / Dryer Outlets Laundry Space
Basement, Attic & Exterior
Feature Home 1 Home 2 Home 3 Finished Basement Attic Sump Pump / Drainage Connected to Sewer System Patio Backyard Fence Landscaping Property Boundaries Security (Deadbolts, Detectors) Building Code Compliance Ability to Expand / Enlarge House
