Home Buyer Checklist, use this form to compare houses Turlock, CA – Excel Realty and Mortgage

Turlock House Hunting: Things to Look For

The biggest investment you'll make in Turlock, California is your house. With that opportunity comes a lot of thoughtful decision-making when it comes to deciding on a home to live in. Using the Home Buyer's Checklist below will help you judge all of the characteristics of two or three houses and helps you see what you value in a house.

So, to help you prioritize your "possibilities" list from online to the list of properties you actually see, take this checklist along when you go shopping for your house. Make note of the items that are most important to you. It'll help you put things into perspective and use rational ways to measure the houses you've been picking out. Keeping this list handy, you'll be able to see at a glance the characteristics of two or three houses. Click here to print this page.

Buying a home is a new experience, but not an easy decision. I can give you home buying tips on choosing a place that you'll call home. Contact me and I can help you make the decision that leads you to the house of your dreams.

Home Buyer Checklist	1	2	3
Home Address
Listing Price	$	$	$
Real Estate Taxes	$	$	$
The Community
Miles Away From Work
Miles Away From Schools
Minutes Away From Stores / Restaurants
Minutes Away From Highways
Near Public Transportation
Close to Doctors / Dentists
Miles Away From Churches
Garbage Collection
Street Lights
Pedestrian Friendly
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained
Heavy Traffic
Walking / Biking Trails
Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained
Major Appliances Available
Neighborhood Restrictions
Miles Away From Airports / Trains
Area Zoned Residential
Near Industry
Proposed Special Assessments
Green-Friendly Neighborhood
The House
Year Home Built
No. of Stories
Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding
Quality of Roof
Quality of Foundation
Overall Exterior Quality
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 Room
Fireplace
Separate Dining Area
Family Room
Carpeting - No. of Rooms
Kitchen Eating Area
Refrigerator
Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric)
Garbage Disposal
Dishwasher
Broken / Drafty Windows
Storm Windows / Screens
Washer / Dryer Outlets
Laundry Area
Renovated Basement
Attic
Sump Pump / Drainage
Connected to Sewer System
Patio / Deck
Backyard Fence
Landscaping
Property Boundaries
Security (dead bolts, detectors)
Building Code
Compliance
Ability to Renovate / Enlarge House

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