Home Buyer Checklist

Clark County Home Buyer List

The largest source of capital you’ll have in your lifetime is your home. With that option comes a lot of detailed decision-making when it comes to choosing a house to live in. Using the Home Buyer’s Checklist provided helps you wade through all of the features of several homes and helps you see what you really want as a home buyer.

So, to help you narrow down your “good enough” list from online to the list of places you actually see, take this Home Buyer Checklist along when you go shopping for your home. Highlight the items that are most valuable to you. It’ll help you put things into perspective and use true to life ways to measure the homes you’re viewing. By completing this list, you’ll be able to judge the features of two or three houses.  Print this page so you can take it with you!


Buying a home is a new experience, but not an easy decision. We can offer advice and show you the place that’s your best fit. Contact us and we can help you get on the right track to the house of your dreams.

 

 

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Property Address . . .
Asking Price $ $ $
Real Estate Taxes $ $ $
The Community
Minutes Away From the Job . . .
Near Schools . . .
Minutes Away From Shops . . .
Miles Away From Highways . . .
Minutes Away From Public Transportation . . .
Near Doctors / Dentists . . .
Miles Away From Place of Worship . . .
Garbage Collection . . .
Street Lights . . .
Sidewalks . . .
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained . . .
Heavy Traffic . . .
Walking / Biking Trails . . .
Neighbors’ Properties Well-Maintained . . .
Major Appliances Available . . .
HOA Rules . . .
Miles Away From Airports / Trains . . .
Area Zoned Residential . . .
Near Industry . . .
Proposed Special Assessments . . .
Environmental Concerns / Influences . . .
The Home
Year House Built . . .
No. of Stories . . .
Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding . . .
Roof Condition . . .
Quality of Foundation . . .
General Exterior Quality . . .
Multi-Car Garage . . .
No. of Bathrooms . . .
No. of Closets . . .
No. of Bedrooms . . .
Oil, Gas or Electric Heat . . .
Insulation . . .
Central Air Conditioning . . .
Energy-Conservation Features . . .
Age of Heating System . . .
Age of Water Heater . . .
Capacity of Water Heater . . .
Age of Electrical Wiring . . .
Quality of Plumbing Pipes . . .
Estimated Water Bill $ $ $
Estimated Heating Bill $ $ $
Estimated Electric Bill $ $ $
Living Areas . . .
Fireplace . . .
Separate Dining Room . . .
Family Room . . .
Carpeting – No. of Rooms . . .
Eat-In Kitchen . . .
Refrigerator . . .
Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric) . . .
Garbage Disposal . . .
Dishwasher . . .
Broken / Drafty Windows . . .
Storm Windows / Screens . . .
Washer / Dryer Outlets . . .
Laundry Area . . .
Converted Basement . . .
Attic . . .
Sump Pump / Drainage . . .
Connected to Sewer System . . .
Patio / Deck . . .
Backyard Fence . . .
Curb Appeal . . .
Property Line . . .
Security (dead bolts, detectors) . . .
Building Code . . .
Compliance . . .
Ability to Renovate / Expand Home . . .