house hunting checklist
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Organizing and making sure each home is evaluated with this house hunting checklist can help first time home buyers feel some control and keep track of homes they tour in the process. Read the article: http://blog.homes.com/2012/11/house-hunting-tips-checklist/TRANSCRIPT
house hunting CheCklist
Interior
Exterior
up-to-Date systems
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siding
Paint Peeling?Cracks/splits?
Y N
garage
Functional – Manual?Functional – Remote?n/A
Y N
Roof
sagging Roof line?Discoloration?holes?
Y N
kitchen
stain-free?Mildew/Mold-free?leak-free?Cabinet & storage space?Working Fans?Working garbage Disposal?
Y N
Bathroom
stain-free?Mildew/Mold-free?leak-free?Cabinet & storage space?Working Fans?Functioning toilet?
Y N
Doors
open & Close ProperlyWeather ProofedWorking Doorbell
Y N
stairs
Creaky?signs of Damage?
Y N
Walls
stains?need Re-painting?soundproof?
Y N
Flooring, Windows & Ceiling
Age? _____________________________Condition? ______________________
Condition? ______________________
Condition? ______________________
FLOOR
WINDOWS
CEILING
Rooms
natural lighting?even Floors?smoke Detectors?Carbon Monoxide Detector?
Y N
landscaping & Curb Appeal
trees – Condition?_______________ ____________________________________
lawn [front] – Condition?_______ ____________________________________
lawn [back] – Condition?_______ ____________________________________
Fences – Condition?_____________ ____________________________________
landscaping – Condition?_______ ____________________________________
Foundation, Driveway, & Pool
Visible Cracks?___________________
Visible Cracks?___________________
Visible Cracks?___________________
Above ground?__________________
FOUNDATION
DRIVEWAY
POOL