Use this checklist to help guide you in determining the elements that are important to you as you look for a property. Print the checklist and use the notes and reminders space to write down other desired features.

Financial details
Amount you’d like to spend:______________

Ideal Location, Community & School District
_______________________________________________________________________

Home type
New :: Older :: Single-family :: Townhome :: Duplex or bi-attached home :: Condominium

Homesite
Cul-de-sac :: Corner Location :: View Oriented
Other: __________________________________________________________________

Energy and infrastructure
Special energy-saving features :: Sewer line :: Municipal water :: Septic

Home style
Number of stories: ____________________
Architectural style:____________________

Exterior style
Wood siding :: Vinyl siding :: Aluminum siding :: Stucco :: Stone :: Brick
Other: __________________________________________________________________

Lifestyle Spaces
Number of bedrooms: ___________________
Number of bathrooms: __________________
First-Floor Suite :: Breakfast Nook :: Family room :: Formal living room
Formal dining room :: Great Room :: Bonus/Teen Room :: Laundry/Utility room
Mudroom :: Home Office :: Home Theatre :: Tech Space/Work Room
Finished basement :: Attic/other storage
Other: __________________________________________________________________

Kitchen Amenities
Style of Kitchen: _____________________
Type of Countertop: ___________________
Kitchen Island :: Open Concept :: Grade Appliances
Dual Oven :: Walk-in Pantry :: Tile
Other: __________________________________________________________________

Master Suite
Dual Vanities :: Walk-in Closet :: Separate Tub/Shower
Other: __________________________________________________________________

Smart Living
Earth Friendly Building Materials :: Energy Efficient Construction :: Water-Efficient Fixtures
Low VOC paint :: High Efficiency Heater and/or Air Conditioning
Other: __________________________________________________________________

Special Touches
Fireplaces :: Laundry Upstairs :: Front Porch :: Deck :: Patio

Exterior features
Size of Yard: ________________________
Type of Driveway: ____________________
Garage (attached/detached)
# of vehicles: ________________________
Hot tub/spa/swimming pool

Community
Size of Yard: ________________________
Garage (attached/detached)
# of vehicles: ________________________
Hot tub/spa/swimming pool

Close Amenities
Parks :: Dog Parks :: Beaches :: Golf Course :: Shopping
Entertainment :: Schools :: Employment :: Hospitals
Other: __________________________________________________________________

Special Needs or Something you can’t live without?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

 

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