Home Search

Checklist

 

Make several copies of this checklist to use in your search for a new home.

 

Additional copies are also available on my Website:

 

CaroleSutherland.com

Or call me: 824-7878

 

You can also use the space below for notes.

Address:

Asking Price:

THE HOME

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Notes

Square footage

 

 

 

 

Number of bedrooms

 

 

 

 

Number of baths

 

 

 

 

Floorplan

 

 

 

 

Interior walls condition

 

 

 

 

Closet/ storage space

 

 

 

 

Fireplace

 

 

 

 

Cable TV

 

 

 

 

Basement: dampness or odors

 

 

 

 

Exterior appearance, condition

 

 

 

 

Lawn/ yard space

 

 

 

 

Fence

 

 

 

 

Patio or deck

 

 

 

 

Garage

 

 

 

 

Energy efficiency

 

 

 

 

Screens, storm windows

 

 

 

 

Roof: age and condition

 

 

 

 

Gutters and downspouts

 

 

 

 

Other:

 

 

 

 

THE NEIGHBORHOOD

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Notes

Appearance - homes & businesses

 

 

 

 

Natural Environment: Trees, etc.

 

 

 

 

Traffic

 

 

 

 

Noise Level

 

 

 

 

Safety/ Security

 

 

 

 

Age mix of inhabitants

 

 

 

 

Number of children

 

 

 

 

Pet restrictions

 

 

 

 

Parking

 

 

 

 

Zoning regulations

 

 

 

 

Neighborhood restrictions/ covenants

 

 

 

 

Fire protection

 

 

 

 

Police

 

 

 

 

Garbage service

 

 

 

 

SCHOOLS

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Notes

Age/ condition

 

 

 

 

Reputation

 

 

 

 

Quality of teachers

 

 

 

 

Achievement test scores

 

 

 

 

Play areas

 

 

 

 

Curriculum

 

 

 

 

Class size

 

 

 

 

Busing distance