Neighborhood
• Proximity to work, schools,
shopping, theaters, restaurants,
parks, playgrounds, pools,
recreation centers, library and
freeways.
• Proximity to public transportation, dentist, doctors, hospitals and churches.
• Services - garbage pick-up, street lights, utilities, water (source).
• Traffic volume and noise.
• Sidewalks, gated entrance, security.
• Covenants, rules and restrictions, HOA rules, HOA fees, HOA assessments, snow removal.
Property
• Age of the home.
• Quality of the building materials.
• Condition of living, family rooms, recreational rooms, exercise room, mother-in-law apt., office, play room, loft, alcove, etc.
• Condition and layout of kitchen and dining areas.
• Condition of fireplaces, stoves, air conditioner, vents, ceiling fans.
• Laundry space and location, washer/dryer hookups/outlets, splash pad/guard.
• Basement size, walkout, entrance,
cracks, leaks, % finished.
• Attic access, storage, ventilation.
• Sewer system functionality.
• Garage space, shed, tool storage, RV parking, parking spaces.
• Appliances - brands, age, condition, warranties, owner's manuals, (refrigerator, range, oven, microwave, water softner, dishwasher, dryer, washer, sump pump, garbage disposal, trash compactor, range hood, warmers).
• Condition of each window, door, stairway, facet, toilet, tub, sink, door knob, door locks, window locks, electrical sockets, light fixtures, water heater, furnace, air conditioner.
• Condition of any pools, hot tubs, spas, etc.
• Storage space.
• Property boundaries, setback compliance, building code compliance, zoning compliance.
• Security/safety - alarms, cameras, fence, peep hole, street lights, fire hydrant location, fire station, police patrols, smoke detectors, radon detectors, hand rails, etc.
• Landscaping, fence, gate, driveway, sidewalks, steps, irrigation, shade, patio, deck, balcony, terrace, BBQ area, fire pit, play equipment.
• Condition of insulation, roof, siding, foundation, floor coverings, window coverings, etc.
