Buyer's Checklist

If you met five people in a row-one right after the other, very quickly-you probably couldn't remember a lot of details about them. The same is true of touring homes you might like to buy. You see enough, and your memory becomes a blur. You can't remember if this one had the great master bedroom or that one had the dream kitchen.

To help you in this process, eSellHouse developed our buyer's checklist. This allows you to keep track of important details such as square footage, basement dampness or odors, even convenience to schools and grocery stores. The checklist is a valuable tool; you should print extras so you can complete one for each home you tour and remember which has features you want.

One caveat: Don't miss the forest for the trees. Keep track of these details but also don't let a few questionable features sway you from a house that might be perfect for you. A professional eSellHouse agent can help you see beyond the walls bizarrely painted bright primary colors to discover the charming Cape Cod home beneath.

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Property Address
The Home
Square footage Good Average Poor
Number of bedrooms Good Average Poor
Number of baths Good Average Poor
Practicality of floor plan Good Average Poor
Condition of interior walls Good Average Poor
Closet/storage space Good Average Poor
Basement Good Average Poor
Fireplace Good Average Poor
Basement: dampness/odors Good Average Poor
Exterior appearance/condition Good Average Poor
Lawn/yard space Good Average Poor
Fence Good Average Poor
Patio/deck Good Average Poor
Garage Good Average Poor
Energy efficiency Good Average Poor
Screens/storm windows Good Average Poor
Roof: age, condition Good Average Poor
Gutters/downspouts Good Average Poor
The Neighborhood
Nearby homes/businesses Good Average Poor
Traffic Good Average Poor
Noise level Good Average Poor
Safety/security Good Average Poor
Age mix of inhabitants Good Average Poor
Number of children Good Average Poor
Pet restrictions Good Average Poor
Parking Good Average Poor
Zoning regulations Good Average Poor
Neighborhood restrictions/covenants Good Average Poor
Fire protection Good Average Poor
Police Good Average Poor
Snow removal Good Average Poor
Garbage service Good Average Poor
Schools
Age/condition Good Average Poor
Reputation Good Average Poor
Quality of teachers Good Average Poor
Achievement test scores Good Average Poor
Play areas Good Average Poor
Curriculum Good Average Poor
Class size Good Average Poor
Busing distance Good Average Poor
Convenience to...
Supermarket Good Average Poor
Schools Good Average Poor
Work Good Average Poor
Shopping Good Average Poor
Child care Good Average Poor
Hospitals Good Average Poor
Doctor/dentist Good Average Poor
Recreation/parks Good Average Poor
Church/synagogue Good Average Poor
Airport Good Average Poor
Highways Good Average Poor
Public transportation Good Average Poor
Other features important to me...
____________________ Good Average Poor
____________________ Good Average Poor
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