The Home Buyer Checklist

Home Buyer checklist

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Property Address

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The Neighborhood

Near Work

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Near Schools

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Near Shopping

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Near Expressways

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Near Public Transportation

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Near Doctors / Dentists

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Near Churches

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Garbage Collection

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Street Lights

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Sidewalks

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Streets / Alleys Well Maintained

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Traffic Volume

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Parks

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Neighbor's Property Well Maintained

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All Utilities Installed

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Neighborhood / Restrictions

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Near Trains / Airports

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Area Zoned Residential

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Near Industry

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Proposed Special Assessments

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Environment Concerns / Influences

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The House

Age of House

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No. of Stories

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Wood Frame

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Brick Frame

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Wood & Brick Frame

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Aluminum Siding

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Roof Condition

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Foundation Condition

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Overall Exterior Condition

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Garage Size

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No. of Bathrooms

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No. of Closets

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No. of Bedrooms

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Oil Heat

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Gas Heat

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Electric Heat

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Hot Water Heat

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Insulation

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Central Air Conditioning

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Energy-Conservation Features

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Age of Heating System

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Age of Water Heater

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Capacity of Water Heater

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Age of Electrical Wiring

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Plumbing Condition

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Estimated Water Bill

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Estimated Heating Bill

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Estimated Electric Bill

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Living Room

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Fireplace

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Separate Dining Room

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Family Room

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Drapes - No. of Rooms

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Carpeting - No. of Rooms

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Kitchen Eating Area

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Refrigerator

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Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric)

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Garbage Disposal

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Dishwasher

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Broken Windows

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Storm Windows / Screens

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Washer / Dryer Outlets

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Laundry Space

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Finished Basement

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Attic

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Sump Pump / Drainage

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Connected to Sewer System

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Patio

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Backyard Fence

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Landscaping

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Property Boundaries

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Security (dead bolts, detectors)

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Building Code

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Compliance

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Ability to Expand / Enlarge House

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Pennsylvania: Licensed by the PA Department of Banking as a First Mortgage Banker and licensed pursuant to the PA Secondary Mortgage Loan Act. New Jersey: Licensed by the N. J. Department of Banking and Insurance Maryland: Authorized Mortgage Lender by the State of Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation. Florida: Licensed Mortgage Lender by the Florida Office of Financial Regulation. Delaware: Licensed Lender by the Delaware Office of the State Bank Commissioner.