House Hunting Checklist

A thorough house-hunt may last several months, and you will probably visit many different homes. Print out this checklist before you visit a home and take notes. It will help you compile a short-list of the places that really interest you.

Listing Information:

Address
Agent & Telephone Number:
Asking Price:
Occupancy Date:

Building:

Type of Construction:
Age:
Floor Area:
Number of Stories:
Number of Rooms:
Number of Bedrooms:
Number of Baths:
Lot Size:
Garage / Parking:

Additional Features:

Fireplace:
Air Conditioning:
Central Humidifier:
Heat Pump:
Pool:
Other:

Inclusions:

Appliances:
Curtains:
Other:

Location (Distance):

Schools:
Work:
Public Transportation:
Shopping:

Legal Requirements:

Assessments:
Easements / Servitudes:
Zoning:
Up-To-Date Survey:

Ongoing Costs:

Property Taxes:
Home Insurance
Other Taxes / Assessments:
Condominium Fees:
Garbage Pickup:
Heating:
Electricity:
Water:
Other:

Existing Mortgage (If Assumable):

Lender:
Among Outstanding (Principal)
Interest Rate:
Payments:
Maturity:
Prepayment Privileges:

Plumbing:

Type:     Galvanized Copper Plastic

Water Pressure:
Water Quality:
Sewer / Septic System:

Insulation & Heating:

Insulation (Type):
Heating (Primary):
Heating (Secondary):

Electrical:

Power Supply / Voltage:
Wiring:

Copper Aluminium

Doors & Windows:

Doors & Windows (Condition):

Screens:

Insulation:

Visible Cracks:

Walls:

Ceilings:

Basement:

Foundation:

Signs of Water Leakage:

Ceilings:

Basement:

Floors:

Structure:

Floors (Type):
Floors (Condition):
Exterior Walls (Type):
Exterior Walls (Condition):
Roof (Age):
Roof (Condition):
Roof (Ventilation):
Wooden Structures (Condition):
Wooden Structures (Condition on Paint):

Signs of Dry Rot:

Signs of Termites, Carpenter Ants, Etc.:

Exterior:

Lawn & Garden:
Landscaping:
Exterior Wall Outlets:
Exterior Electrical Plugs:
Garage / Driveway (Condition):

Exterior:

Lawn & Garden:

Landscaping:

Exterior Wall Outlets:

Exterior Electrical Plugs:

 

 

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