House Hunting: Things to Look For

It's a given that house hunters - whether they're first time buyers or experienced - want to buy their perfect house. And, it's common to lose sight of your goals with all the houses in the area that seem like good candidates (list price, location, etc.).

To help you prioritize your "good enough" list from the computer to the list of houses you visit, take this checklist along when you go house hunting. Put an emphasis on the items that are most valuable to you. It'll help you put things into perspective and use sound ways to measure the homes you've been evaluating. Keeping this list handy, you can see all at once the attributes of two or three homes. Click here to print this page, or "Press Ctrl-P to print this page.

Buying a house is an exciting experience. I can give you advice about choosing a place that you'll call home. Call me, North Carolina's real estate expert, at 9197418633 and I can help you get on the right track to the home of your dreams.
Home Buyer Checklist 1 2 3
Property Address      
Listing Price $ $ $
Real Estate Taxes $ $ $
The Community
Minutes Away From Work      
Minutes Away From Schools      
Miles Away From Shops / Restaurants      
Miles Away From Interstates      
Close to Bus Stops      
Miles Away From Physicians      
Close to Churches      
Garbage Collection      
Traffic Warnings      
Kid Friendly      
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained      
Traffic Volume      
Playgrounds      
Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained      
All Utilities Available      
Neighborhood Rules      
Miles Away From Airports / Trains      
Area Zoned Residential      
Near Industry      
Proposed Special Assessments      
Green-Friendly Neighborhood      
The House
Age of House      
No. of Floors      
Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding      
Roof Appearance      
Foundation Condition      
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 Room      
Family Room      
Carpeting - No. of Rooms      
Eat-In Kitchen      
Refrigerator      
Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric)      
Garbage Disposal      
Dishwasher      
Broken / Drafty Windows      
Storm Windows / Screens      
Washer / Dryer Outlets      
Laundry Space      
Finished Basement      
Attic      
Sump Pump / Drainage      
Connected to Sewer System      
Patio / Deck      
Backyard Fence      
Landscaping      
Property Line      
Safety (dead bolts, detectors)      
Building Code      
Compliance      
Ability to Expand / Enlarge Home      

Looking to Buy?

Are you looking to buy a house? Let us help you. Just fill out as much of the information below that you want and we'll get right back to you, with no obligation to you. We guarantee your privacy.

Your Information
Some Details
By checking the box, you agree that Seasons of Homes Realty may call/text you about your inquiry, which may involve use of automated means and prerecorded/artificial voices.. Message/data rates may apply.

Seasons of Homes Realty

Vision Your Home in Any Season

PO Box 465
Smithfield, NC 27577