House Hunting Checklist
Once you have completed a plan for buying a house by determining your needs, wants and wishes, you’re ready to start searching for your new home. With so many options to choose from and details to consider, using a house hunting checklist will help you make a side by side comparison.
Address List Price In Range? Yes / No Bedrooms 1 2 3 4 5 5+ Bathrooms 1 2 3 4 5 5+ Floors 1 2 3 4 Garage Yes / No # Cars Age Square Feet Style
Work Walk Nearby Miles + School Walk Nearby Miles + Hospital Walk Nearby Miles + Supermarket Walk Nearby Miles + Parks/Recreation Walk Nearby Miles + Restaurants Walk Nearby Miles + Highways Walk Nearby Miles + Public Transportation Walk Nearby Miles + Notes:
Traffic Poor OK Good Safety Poor OK Good Home Conditions Poor OK Good Noise Poor OK Good Parking Poor OK Good Average Age Poor OK Good Notes:
Location Poor OK Good Reputation Poor OK Good Class Size Poor OK Good Curriculum Poor OK Good Notes:
Electrical Poor OK Good Heating Poor OK Good A/C Poor OK Good Plumbing Poor OK Good Water Heater Poor OK Good Water Poor OK Good Sewer Poor OK Good Security Poor OK Good Internet/TV Provider Poor OK Good Mobile Phone Signal Poor OK Good Notes:
Roof Poor OK Good Foundation Poor OK Good Driveway Poor OK Good Pool Poor OK Good Siding Poor OK Good Gutters Poor OK Good Chimney Poor OK Good Garage Poor OK Good Yard Poor OK Good Patio/Deck Poor OK Good Landscaping Poor OK Good Fencing Poor OK Good Notes:
Doors Poor OK Good Windows Poor OK Good Ceiling Poor OK Good Floor Poor OK Good Walls Poor OK Good Rooms Poor OK Good Stairs Poor OK Good Kitchen Poor OK Good Bathroom Poor OK Good Closets Poor OK Good Basement Poor OK Good Fireplace Poor OK Good Floor Plan Poor OK Good Storage Space Poor OK Good Notes: