Texas Home Buyer Checklist
The most important secured investment in Dallas - Fort Worth Texas is your house. With that option comes a lot of careful decision-making when it comes to picking a home to live in. Using the Home Buyer's Checklist below will help you understand all of the characteristics of many houses and helps you get down to what really matters to you as a first-time home buyer.
To help you streamline your "likes" list from online to the list of places you tour, take this Home Buyer Checklist along when you go house hunting. Make note of the items that are most important to you. It'll help you put things into perspective and use rational ways to measure the houses you're picking out. By completing this list, you'll be able to compare the attributes of up to three homes.
Buying a house is nothing to take lightly. We can help you choose a place that you'll call home.
Contact us and we can help you make the decision that leads you to the home of your dreams.
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The Area |
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Close to Schools |
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Miles Away From Shopping |
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Expressways Nearby |
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Minutes Away From Train Stations |
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Close to Physicians |
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Miles Away From Place of Worship |
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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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Amount of Traffic |
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Walking / Biking Trails |
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Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained |
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Major Appliances Available |
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HOA Restrictions |
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Near 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 House |
Age of House |
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No. of Stories |
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Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding |
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Roof Quality |
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Foundation Condition |
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Overall Exterior Appearance |
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Garage Size |
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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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Quality of Plumbing Pipes |
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Estimated Water Bill |
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Estimated Heating 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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Renovated 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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Landscaping |
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Property Line |
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Safety (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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Age of Water Heater | . | . | . |
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Plumbing Condition | . | . | . |
Estimated Water Bill | $ | $ | $ |
Estimated Heating Bill | $ | $ | $ |
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Living Room | . | . | . |
Fireplace | . | . | . |
Separate Dining Room | . | . | . |
Family Room | . | . | . |
Drapes - No. of Rooms | . | . | . |
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Kitchen Eating Area | . | . | . |
Refrigerator | . | . | . |
Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric) | . | . | . |
Garbage Disposal | . | . | . |
Dishwasher | . | . | . |
Broken Windows | . | . | . |
Storm Windows / Screens | . | . | . |
Washer / Dryer Outlets | . | . | . |
Laundry Space | . | . | . |
Finished Basement | . | . | . |
Attic | . | . | . |
Sump Pump / Drainage | . | . | . |
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Patio | . | . | . |
Backyard Fence | . | . | . |
Landscaping | . | . | . |
Property Boundaries | . | . | . |
Security (dead bolts, detectors) | . | . | . |
Building Code | . | . | . |
Compliance | . | . | . |
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