House Hunting Checklist
INTERIOR |
EXTERIOR |
1 bedroom 2 bedroom 3 bedroom 4 bedroom 1 bathroom 2 bathroom 3 bathroom 4 bathroom Closet in foyer Separate dining room Fireplace in living room Separate family room Fireplace in family or recreation room Eat-in kitchen Island kitchen Kitchen appliances with purchase Kitchen pantry/adequate cupboard space Garage has indoor access Utility room (for washer/dryer) Ensuite bathroom off master bedroom Main-floor bathroom Room for den or home office Wall-to-wall carpeting Hardwood floors Plenty of closets/storage Large windows Thermopane windows Window screens Draperies or blinds Basement for storage/workshop Finished basement for additional living area Apartment in basement for rental income |
Large lot and yard Single-family detached home Duplex/Triplex Semi-detached home Town home Condominium One storey home Two storey home Three storey home Fenced backyard Deck or patio area Mature trees, landscaping Low-maintenance landscaping Swimming pool Attached garage One-car garage Two-car garage Private driveway Enclosed front porch Eaves troughs and downspouts Brick Wood Aluminum siding Recently painted woodwork
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SYSTEMS |
LOCATION |
Efficient heating system Oil heating system Gas heating system Electric heating system Heat pump heating system Wood heating system Window Air conditioning Central Air conditioning Modern plumbing (copper) and fixtures City water Well water High-amp electrical system (at least 100 amps) Circuit breakers Gas hot water heater Electric hot water heater Cable TV or antenna Sewer Septic Tank
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Nearby facilities Quiet street Shopping within walking distance Parks/playgrounds Golf course Skating rinks Restaurants /theaters Community centre Public swimming pool/tennis courts Public library Places of worship Police Fire department Hospital Medical (doctors, dentists, etc.) Day care Snow removal Public transportation Close to work Near major highway Schools |