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Checklist for Finding the Ideal Home:

Home and Lot:

  • Type of property_____________ (Single family, Condo, Townhouse…)
  • Square Footage______________
  • Number of Bedrooms_________
  • Number of Bathrooms_________
  • Rooms of importance (special features)_______________________________________
  • ______________________________________________________________________
  • ______________________________________________________________________
  • Basement/Crawlspace/Slab_____________
  • Interior condition_________________________________________________________
  • Lot/Yard size_______________  Fenced (Y or N) Type________________________
  • Pool (Y or N) Type_______________
  • Patio or Deck_____________________________________________________________
  • Garge___________________________________________________________________
  • Exterior condition__________________ Type of siding___________________________
The Neighborhood:
  • Parking_________________   Traffic and noise___________________________
  • Overall appearance_______________________________________________________
  • Snow/trash removal____________ Other included services________________________
  • Amenities_______________________________________________________________
  • Community Services_______________________________________________________
Distance to:
  • Job__________
  • School__________
  • Childcare__________
  • Stores________
  • Other areas of importance__________
 

**Make sure to find out about local schools and their status, even if you do not have school age children, the quality of the surrounding school can play a part on your resale. Higher performing schools are for obvious reasons more desirable.**