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Buyer Checklist

Before you go shopping for your dream home, download our free Home Buyer's Checklist below. One of the most important things you can do is to make a checklist as you search for, find and buy a home. This comprehensive checklist includes most of the important items to look for and help you avoid common oversights. By keeping on top of your game-plan at all times you will greatly increase your chances of success.

Before you go:
Address:
Realtor contact information:
Type of home:	Condo Town house Semi-detatched Detatched Row house Multi-unit, Residential Co-op Other
Age of home:
Asking price:
Property tax:
Heating:	Gas Oil Electricity
Average bill prices:
Date listed:
Occupancy date:
Approximate square footage:
Size of garden / lot:
Size of main rooms:
Size of kitchen:
Number of bedrooms:
Size of bedrooms:
Number of bathrooms
Pieces per bathroom:
Finished basement:	Yes No
Parking:	Garage Carport On street None
Cost of parking permits (if needed):
Fireplace:	Gas Wood None
Air conditioning:	Central air Window air None
Deck:	Yes No
Pool:	In ground Above ground None
Fence:	Yes No
Security system:
Age of roof:
Number of stories:
Encroachments / Easements:
Other:

When you view:
The Neighborhood
Distance from work:
Distance from schools / parks:
Neighborhood:	Adult Family
Closest grocery store:
Nearest shopping center:
Nearest bank:
Access to highway:
Public transportation:	Yes No
Traffic volume on street:
Condition of street road:
Near airport, train tracks or factories:	Yes No
First thoughts on neighborhood
First thoughts on neighbors
Any outstanding features:
Any negative features:
Notes:

Front of house
Exterior paint condition:
Type of construction:	Brick Vinyl Siding Wood Pebbledash Other
Driveway condition:
Garden condition:
Condition of neighbors homes:
Any large trees (which may
require maintenance):
Garage condition:
Outside electricity or water:
Roof - look for any abnormalities
Walls - look for abnormalities:
Outside lighting:
Number of windows:
Type and age of windows:
Direction facing
(i.e. Southern exposure):
Front door:
Notes:

Inside home
Smell:	Musty Air Freshener Clean
Cleanliness: Excellent, good
or poor
Front door lock:
Flooring type(s):
Condition of floors:
Ceilings:
Hallway:
Stairs:
Bathrooms:
Sink Hardware: Excellent, good
or poor
Bedrooms:
Basement:
Kitchen:
Cabinetry:
Appliances (if included):	Excellent Good Poor
Other rooms:
Closet & storage space:
Lighting:
Fans:
Other electrical fixtures:
Central Air:
Walls:	Excellent Good Poor
Window coverings (if included):
Humidifier or dehumidifier:
Anything to renovate or repair:
Décor:
Notes:

Important things to check
Doors & windows (check for cracks, leaks and ask age):	Excellent Good Poor
Outlets & jacks:
Pipes: Plumbing or galvanized
Sanitary System:	Sewer Septic tank
Water source: well or municipal
Mold or water damaged areas:
Insects or mice:
Roof age & condition:
Laundry hook-ups:
Exits:
Fire detectors, extinguishers &
carbon monoxide detectors:
Security:
Check for odd by-laws like
grass length etc.:
Notes:

Backyard
Fence condition:	Excellent Good Poor
Pool condition:	Excellent Good Poor
Pool filter and pump type and age:
Pool fence:
Patio condition:	Excellent Good Poor
Deck condition:	Excellent Good Poor
Flower bed maintenance:
Trees:
Will the owners be taking any of the plants etc.:
Garden structures, sheds etc.:
Water features:

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