Home Search Checklist

Use this checklist to record your thoughts and comments while viewing a property. You may then refer to this checklist later to help you decide which property best meets your family’s needs.

Property Address: ___________________________________

My New Home Criteria: Yes No Criteria

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This Property’s Associated Costs:

Item to Consider Approx. $ Comments
Monthly Utilities    
Monthly HOA Dues    
Maintenance Costs    
Re-decorating Costs    

This Property’s Features:

Feature # Meets Needs? Comments
Sq. Footage    
Bedrooms    
Bathrooms    
Half Baths    
Floor Plan    
Closets/Storage    
Attic    
Basement    
Garage    
Fireplace    
Patio/Deck    
Lawn/Yard    
Fence    
Roof Condition    
Interior Cond.    
Exterior Cond.    

Neighborhood Amenities:

Features Good/Bad Comments
Traffic Levels    
Noise Levels    
Safety    
HOA Restrictions    
Pet Restrictions    
Schools    
Resident Age Mix    
# of Children    
Parks    
Trash Pickup    
Emergency Services    

Proximity to Area Conveniences:

Features Good/Bad Comments
Work    
Child Care Services    
Schools    
Main Thoroughfares    
Highways    
Grocery Stores    
Shopping    
Churches    
Doctor/Dentist    
Hospitals    
Pharmacy    
Recreation/Entertainment    
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