Consumers
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
_____ _____ 1. Price Range:__________________________________
_____ _____ 2. Neighborhood: ________________________________
_____ _____ 3. Number of Bedrooms: _________________________
_____ _____ 4. Number of Bathrooms: _________________________
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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 Comment
Work _______ ________ _____________________________
Child Care Services _______ ________ _____________________________
Schools _______ ________ _____________________________
Main Thoroughfares _______ ________ _____________________________
Highways _______ ________ _____________________________
Grocery Stores _______ ________ _____________________________
Shopping _______ ________ _____________________________
Churches _______ ________ _____________________________
Doctors/Dentists _______ ________ _____________________________
Hospitals _______ ________ _____________________________
Recreation/Entertainment _______ ________ _____________________________