Home Comparison: Things to Look For

Looking for your dream home? You'll want to print the list below and take it when you are out looking at homes. You'll want to prioritize the items that are the most important to you to keep things in perspective. If you want to get really analytical, you can put a weight on each item and then use the list as a score card.

Keeping this list handy, you'll be able to see at a glance the strongest features in the properties that you have visited. Click here to print this page.

Buying a home is a huge investment and I'll advise you about choosing the right home in the area that suits your lifestyle. Call Linda Holley, Sarasota, Florida's real estate expert, at 941-941-4914, and you'll have both an experienced REALTOR and the tools to make the best decision possible.

Home Buyer Checklist	1	2	3
Home Address	.	.	.
Asking Price	$	$	$
Real Estate Taxes	$	$	$
The Neighborhood
Near Work	.	.	.
Miles Away From Schools	.	.	.
Close to Stores / Restaurants	.	.	.
Interstates Nearby	.	.	.
Minutes Away From Bus Stops	.	.	.
Near Doctors / Dentists	.	.	.
Near Place of Worship	.	.	.
Garbage Collection	.	.	.
Street Lights	.	.	.
Pedestrian Friendly	.	.	.
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained	.	.	.
Amount of Traffic	.	.	.
Walking / Biking Trails	.	.	.
Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained	.	.	.
All Utilities Installed	.	.	.
Neighborhood Rules	.	.	.
Near Airports / Trains	.	.	.
Area Zoned Residential	.	.	.
Near Industry	.	.	.
Proposed Special Assessments	.	.	.
Environmental Concerns / Influences	.	.	.
The House
Year House Built	.	.	.
No. of Stories	.	.	.
Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding	.	.	.
Roof Appearance	.	.	.
Quality of Foundation	.	.	.
Overall Exterior Appearance	.	.	.
Two-Car Garage	.	.	.
No. of Bathrooms	.	.	.
No. of Closets	.	.	.
No. of Bedrooms	.	.	.
Oil, Gas or Electric Heat	.	.	.
Insulation	.	.	.
Central Air Conditioning	.	.	.
Energy-Conservation Features	.	.	.
Age of Heating System	.	.	.
Age of Water Heater	.	.	.
Capacity of Water Heater	.	.	.
Age of Electrical Wiring	.	.	.
Quality of Plumbing Pipes	.	.	.
Estimated Water Bill	$	$	$
Estimated Heating Bill	$	$	$
Estimated Electric Bill	$	$	$
Living Spaces	.	.	.
Fireplace	.	.	.
Separate Dining Room	.	.	.
Family Room	.	.	.
Carpeting - No. of Rooms	.	.	.
Eat-In Kitchen	.	.	.
Refrigerator	.	.	.
Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric)	.	.	.
Garbage Disposal	.	.	.
Dishwasher	.	.	.
Broken / Drafty Windows	.	.	.
Storm Windows / Screens	.	.	.
Washer / Dryer Outlets	.	.	.
Laundry Area	.	.	.
Finished Basement	.	.	.
Attic	.	.	.
Sump Pump / Drainage	.	.	.
Connected to Sewer System	.	.	.
Patio / Deck	.	.	.
Backyard Fence	.	.	.
Curb Appeal	.	.	.
Property Boundaries	.	.	.
Security (dead bolts, detectors)	.	.	.
Building Code	.	.	.
Compliance	.	.	.
Ability to Renovate / Expand Home	.	.	.

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