New York House Hunting Checklist
The most important source of capital you'll have in New York, New York is your house. With that choice comes a lot of thoughtful decision-making when it comes to picking a place to live. Using the Home Buyer's Checklist below will help you wade through all of the attributes of up to three houses and helps you see what you value as a first-time home buyer.
To help you prioritize your "good enough" list from online to the list of places you visit, take this checklist along when you go shopping for your home. Put an emphasis on the items that are most valuable to you. It'll help you put a home's characteristics into perspective and use sensible ways to measure the houses you've been evaluating. Keeping this list handy, you can judge the features of up to three houses.
Buying a home is a big deal. I can give you home buying tips on choosing a place that you'll call home. Call me, New York, New York's real estate expert, at 917-397-0507 and I can help you make the decision that leads you to the home of your dreams.
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| The Area |
| Miles Away From Work |
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| Close to Schools |
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| Close to Shops / Dining |
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| Highways Nearby |
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| Near Public Transportation |
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| Minutes Away From Doctors / Dentists |
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| Near Churches |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Street Lights |
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| Bike Friendly |
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| Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained |
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| Heavy Traffic |
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| Parks |
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| Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained |
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| Major Appliances Installed |
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| HOA Restrictions |
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| Close to Airports / Trains |
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| Area Zoned Residential |
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| Near Industry |
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| Proposed Special Assessments |
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| Green-Friendly Neighborhood |
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| The Home |
| Year Home Built |
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| No. of Floors |
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| Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding |
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| Quality of Roof |
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| Foundation Appearance |
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| General Exterior Condition |
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| Two-Car Garage |
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| No. of Bathrooms |
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| No. of Closets |
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| No. of Bedrooms |
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| Oil, Gas or Electric Heat |
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| Insulation |
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| Central Air Conditioning |
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| Energy-Conservation Features |
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| Age of Heating System |
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| Age of Water Heater |
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| Capacity of Water Heater |
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| Age of Electrical Wiring |
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| Plumbing Condition |
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| Estimated Water Bill |
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| Estimated Heating Bill |
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| Estimated Electric Bill |
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| Living Room |
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| Fireplace |
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| Separate Dining Area |
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| Family Room |
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| Carpeting - No. of Rooms |
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| Eat-In Kitchen |
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| Refrigerator |
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| Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric) |
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| Garbage Disposal |
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| Dishwasher |
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| Broken / Drafty Windows |
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| Storm Windows / Screens |
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| Washer / Dryer Outlets |
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| Laundry Area |
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| Converted Basement |
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| Attic |
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| Sump Pump / Drainage |
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| Connected to Sewer System |
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| Patio / Deck |
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| Backyard Fence |
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| Curb Appeal |
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| Property Line |
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| Security (dead bolts, detectors) |
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| Building Code |
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| Compliance |
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| Ability to Renovate / Expand Home |
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