Triad area, North Carolina House Hunting List

The biggest investment you'll make in the Triad, North Carolina is a house. With that option comes a lot of careful decision-making when it comes to deciding on a house to live in. Using the Home Buyer's Checklist below will help you weigh all of the attributes of two or three homes and helps you get down to what you value as a first-time homeowner.

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 house hunting. Make note of the items that are most valuable to you. It'll help you put a home's strong and weak points into perspective and use rational ways to measure the homes you're viewing. With this list, you can compare the attributes of two or three homes. Click here to print this page.

Home Buyer Checklist	1	2	3
Home Address
Asking Price	$	$	$
Real Estate Taxes	$	$	$
The Community
Close to the Job
Close to Schools
Close to Shopping
Miles Away From Highways
Near Train Stations
Miles Away From Doctors / Dentists
Miles Away From Place of Worship
Garbage Collection
Traffic Warnings
Bike Friendly
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained
Amount of Traffic
Walking / Biking Trails
Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained
All Utilities Available
Neighborhood Restrictions
Minutes Away From Airports / Trains
Area Zoned Residential
Near Industry
Proposed Special Assessments
Environmental Concerns / Influences
The Home
Year Home Built
No. of Floors
Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding
Roof Condition
Quality of Foundation
Overall Exterior Condition
Two-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
Plumbing Quality
Estimated Water Bill	$	$	$
Estimated Heating Bill	$	$	$
Estimated Electric Bill	$	$	$
Living Areas
Fireplace
Separate Dining Space
Family Room
Carpeting - No. of Rooms
Kitchen Eating Area
Refrigerator
Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric)
Garbage Disposal
Dishwasher
Broken / Drafty Windows
Storm Windows / Screens
Washer / Dryer Outlets
Laundry Area
Renovated Basement
Attic
Sump Pump / Drainage
Connected to Sewer System
Patio / Deck
Backyard Fence
Landscaping
Property Line
Security (dead bolts, detectors)
Building Code
Compliance
Ability to Expand / Enlarge House