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Home Evaluation Checklist

Take this evaluation sheet with you when you look at homes, so you can later compare all the different features. This will help you determine which home is right for you.

Also for download in .pdf format:
home_evaluation_checklist.pdf (39kb)

Fields in home evaluation checklist spreadsheet:

Home Address
Asking Price
Property Tax
Location
Near Work
Near Schools
Near Shopping
Near Parks
Near Freeways
Community Features
Gated Community
Sidewalks Maintained
Streets Maintained
Traffic Volume
Environmental Issues
Neighbors’ properties well maintained
Community Restrictions
Community Facilities
HOA Dues
Special Assessments
Home Features
Year Built
No. of Stories
Roof Condition
Foundation Condition
Exterior Condition
Garage Spaces
No. of Bedrooms
No. of Bathrooms
Living Room
Family Room
Separate Dining Room
Attic
No. of Fireplaces
No. of Carpeted Rooms
Utilities
Heating Fuel
Age of Heating Sys
A/C System Type
Age of A/C Sys
Stove Fuel
Dryer Hookups/Fuel
Capacity of H2O Heater
Age of H2O Heater
Estimated Water Bill
Estimated Gas Bill
Estimated Electric Bill
Appliances
Refrigerator
Stove/Oven
Washer/Dryer
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Yard
Fenced
Patio
Landscaping