Your House Hunting Checklist

Buyers may look at dozens of houses before finding the right one. Here's a checklist to guide you through the things to con­sider when house hunting. Keep notes on each house you see so you can compare.

Location:__________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________

Asking price:_____________________________

Annual property taxes:_____________________

Type of house: ___________________________

Neighbourhood type:_______________________

Neighbourhood condition:___________________

Zoning restrictions:________________________

AGE:  _______________

What you liked BEST:  _____________________________

What you liked LEAST: ______________________________

Proximity to schools:

Proximity to main roads:

Close to shopping/transit?

Lot size and shape:    

Size and condition of front and back yards:

Number of stories:         

Driveway:         

Siding type and condition:

Overall condition of exterior:

Garage type and size:

Backyard privacy:   

Patio/deck type and condition:

Roof type and condition:       

Windows type and condition:

Room sizes:

Number of bedrooms/ Number of bathrooms:

Kitchen cabinet type and quantity:

Countertops type and condition:

Appliances: 

Floors type and condition:          

Wall colours and condition:

Fireplace/wood burning stove:

Basement description:  

Electrical wiring and outlets:

Lighting fixtures:    

Plumbing condition:

Heating type and condition:.

Hot water heater age and condition:  

Insulation: