The most important investment you’ll make in Santa Fe, New Mexico is real estate. With that opportunity comes a lot of thoughtful decision-making when it comes to picking property to live in. Using the Home Buyer’s Checklist below will help you compare all of the features of several homes and helps you identify what you value as a homeowner. To help you prioritize your list from the computer to the list of properties you actually see, take this checklist along when you go shopping for your house. Highlight the items that are most valuable to you. It’ll help you put things into perspective and use realistic ways to measure the houses you’ve been viewing. Keeping this list handy, you’ll easily compare the features. Buying property is an exciting experience. I can help you choose the place that’s going to be your next home. Call me, …….Santa Fe, New Mexico’s real estate expert, at (505) 690-0233 and I can help you get on the right track to the real estate of your dreams.
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Near the Job |
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Minutes Away From Schools |
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Close to Shops / Restaurants |
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Miles Away From Expressways |
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Close to Train Stations |
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Close to Hospitals |
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Close to Churches |
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Garbage Collection |
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Traffic Warnings |
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Sidewalks |
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Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained |
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Traffic Volume |
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Walking / Biking Trails |
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Neighbors’ Properties Well-Maintained |
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All Utilities Installed |
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Neighborhood Restrictions |
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Near Airports / Trains |
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Area Zoned Residential |
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Near Industry |
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Proposed Special Assessments |
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Environmental Concerns / Influences |
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The Home |
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Year House Built |
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No. of Stories |
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Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding |
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Quality of Roof |
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Quality of Foundation |
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Overall Exterior Appearance |
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Two-Car Garage |
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No. of Bathrooms |
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No. of Closets |
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No. of Bedrooms |
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Oil, Gas or Electric Heat |
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Insulation |
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Central Air Conditioning |
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Energy-Conservation Features |
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Age of Heating System |
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Age of Water Heater |
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Capacity of Water Heater |
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Age of Electrical Wiring |
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Plumbing Condition |
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Estimated Water Bill |
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Estimated Heating Bill |
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Living Areas |
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Fireplace |
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Separate Dining Room |
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Family Room |
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Carpeting – No. of Rooms |
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Kitchen Eating Area |
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Refrigerator |
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Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric) |
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Garbage Disposal |
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Dishwasher |
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Broken / Drafty Windows |
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Storm Windows / Screens |
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Washer / Dryer Outlets |
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Laundry Room |
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Finished Basement |
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Attic |
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Sump Pump / Drainage |
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Connected to Sewer System |
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Patio / Deck |
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Backyard Fence |
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Landscaping |
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Property Line |
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Security (dead bolts, detectors) |
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Building Code |
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Compliance |
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Ability to Expand / Expand House |
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