Texas Cash Back Real Estate Jill Aylwin - Real Estate Broker, Realtor, MBA E-mail: jill@texascashbackrealestate.com     Ph: (281) 334-CASH

This Home Buyer Checklist gives you a direct comparison of important factors/features when comparing the homes you are considering for purchase.

This Checklist, along with pictures (if you have a camera to take with you), helps you to objectively determine which home meets your needs the best.

We suggest that you make several copies and take along with you when you preview homes.

Texas Cash Back Real Estate Home Buyer checklist

Home #1 Home #2 Home #3

Property Address . . .

Asking Price (List Price) $ $ $

Real Estate Taxes $ $ $

Home Insurance $ $ $

The Neighborhood/Surroundings

Near Work . . .

Near Schools . . .

Near Shopping . . .

Near Highways . . .

Near Public Transportation . . .

Near Doctors / Dentists . . .

Near Places of Worship . . .

Traffic Volume . . .

Street Lights . . .

Sidewalks/Curbs . . .

Streets / Alleys (Well Maintained) . . .

Trash Pickup . . .

Parks . . .

Neighborhood Pool

Neighbor's Property Well Maintained . . .

All Utilities Installed . . .

Neighborhood / Deed Restrictions . . .

Near Airports . . .

Area Zoned Residential . . .

Near Industry . . .

Proposed Special Assessments . . .

Environment Concerns / Influences . . .

The House (Exterior/Interior)

Number. of Stories . . .

SF of Living space

SF of Outdoor Living space

Year Built

Wood Frame . . .

Brick Frame . . .

Wood & Brick Frame . . .

Aluminum Siding . . .

Garage Size . . .

Number of Bedrooms . . .

Number of Bathrooms . . .

Number of Closets . . .

Oil Heat . . .

Gas Heat . . .

Electric Heat . . .

Hot Water Heat . . .

Insulation . . .

Central Air Conditioning . . .

Energy-Conservation Features . . .

Capacity of Water Heater . . .

Estimated Water Bill $ $ $

Estimated Heating Bill $ $ $

Estimated Electric Bill $ $ $

Living Room . . .

Fireplace . . .

Separate Dining Room . . .

Family Room . . .

Drapes/Curtains/Blinds (Wood/Plastic) - # of Rooms . . .

Carpeting - # of Rooms . . .

Other Flooring (Wood,Laminate, Tile) - # of Rooms

Kitchen Eating Area . . .

Refrigerator . . .

Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric) . . .

Garbage Disposal . . .

Dishwasher . . .

Washer / Dryer Outlets . . .

Laundry Space . . .

Finished Basement . . .

Attic . . .

Sump Pump / Drainage . . .

Connected to Sewer System . . .

Private Pool

Patio (Covered/Uncovered) . . .

Backyard Fence (Partial/Full) . . .

Landscaping . . .

Property Boundaries . . .

Security (dead bolts, detectors, lighting) . . .

Building Code/Compliance . . .

Ability to Expand / Enlarge House/Remodel

Other Special Features Noted . . .

A few other tips:

What to Look for in the Homes you preview

Check For Properly Working Appliances/Fixtures in:

Bathroom

• Sinks

• Showers/tubs

• Toilets

• Vent fan

• Heating fan

• Appliances

• Dishwasher

• Stove

• Oven

• Ice maker

• Garbage disposal

• Range hood

• Refrigerator

• Freezer

• Microwave

• Trash compactor

Kitchen

• Kitchen cabinet doors

• Drawers

• Sinks

General

• Lights (interior & exterior)

• Windows

• Heating system

• Ceiling fans

• Hot water system

• Air conditioning system

• Electrical outlets

• Door bells

• Doors

• Water purifier

• Fireplace damper

• Garage door

Ensure House Is Well-Built & Systems Are In Working Condition:

Exterior

• Brick bulging or cracking

• Shingles missing or broken

• Siding rotted or missing

• Gutters damaged or need to be cleaned

• Concrete cracked in sidewalks/driveway

Basement

• Water seepage in basement

• Cracks in foundation

• Poor ventilation

Interior

• Sub-flooring damaged or loose

• Cracked walls or ceiling

• Cracked tiles

• Loose plaster

• Flooring damaged

• Soft, springy floors

• Water stains near windows

• Water stains on ceiling below bathroom

• Water stains in attic

• Pipe insulation missing

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