Perhaps you are already that super organized, colour-coded folder-carrying type; whether yay or nay, here’s a useful checklist for the aspiring home owner to bring along to property viewings. It’s a convenient way to make notes on potential homes so you can compare your top choices at a glance.
DETAILS
- Address:__________________________________________________
- Age: _____________________________________________________
- Price: ____________________________________________________
- Occupancy:________________________________________________
STRUCTURE
- Type of home: _____________________________________________
- Type of construction: _______________________________________
- Approx Square footage: __________________________________sq ft
- # of storeys: _______________________________________________
- Bedrooms: ________________________________________________
- Bathrooms: _______________________________________________
- Closets:___________________________________________________
- Garage or Parking: Y N #_____________________________________
MAJOR SYSTEMS
Heating
- Furnace type: OIL GAS AGE: | Radiators: Y N
Cooling
- Air conditioning: Y N AGE:
Notes: __________________________________________________________
- Central Air: Y N AGE:
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
Plumbing
- Pipes: COPPER GALVANIZED | Sanitary System: SEWER SEPTIC TANK
Electrical
- Wiring: KNOB/TUBE COPPER
- Water source: WELL MUNICIPAL | Central humidifier: Y N AGE:
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
- Fireplace: Y N | Pool: Y N
- OTHER:
CHATTALS
Appliances
- Dishwasher: Y N | Refrigerator: Y N | Stove: Y N
- Washer: Y N | Dryer: Y N
Windows
- Window coverings (curtains, blinds, etc.): Y N
Other: ___________________________________________
LOCATION & NEIGHBOURHOOD FEATURES
- Short commute to work: Y N DISTANCE__________________________
- Schools nearby: Y N DISTANCE_________________________________
- Public transportation: Y N DISTANCE_____________________________
- Stores: Y N DISTANCE_________________________________________
- Parks / recreation: Y N DISTANCE________________________________
- Other: _______________________________________________________
- Street noise level? LOW MED HIGH NOTES: ______________________
- Near expressway/airport/train tracks? Y N DISTANCES: ______________
____________________________________________________________
ADDITIONAL COSTS
- Property tax:_________________________________________________
- Changing locks: ______________________________________________
- Repairs needed?:______________________________________________
- Security system upgrade or installation: ___________________________
- Installing/upgrading fences: _____________________________________
- Parking (permit) (s): ___________________________________________
- OTHER: ____________________________________________________
Total: ___________
CONDITION OF PROPERTY
(rating system: 1 = immediate repair needed … 5 = excellent condition)
Doors and windows: 1 2 3 4 5
NOTES: __________________________________________________________
Floors: 1 2 3 4 5
NOTES:___________________________________________________________
Exterior walls: 1 2 3 4 5
NOTES:___________________________________________________________
Roof: 1 2 3 4 5
NOTES:___________________________________________________________
Lawn/Garden/Balcony: 1 2 3 4 5
NOTES:___________________________________________________________
Garage: 1 2 3 4 5
NOTES:___________________________________________________________
