Home Buyer Checklist

The Home Buyer Checklist identifies some of the important factors to consider when choosing a home. In addition to an affordable sales price, you will also want to be sure that the neighborhood and house meet the needs of your family.

Take this checklist along when you go shopping for your house. It will help you evaluate the neighborhoods and assess the availability and condition of various features of up to three homes in a side-by-side comparison. Click here to print this page.

Home Buyer checklist 1 2 3
Property Address . . .
Asking Price $ $ $
Real Estate Taxes $ $ $
The Neighborhood
Near Work . . .
Near Schools . . .
Near Shopping . . .
Near Expressways . . .
Near Public Transportation . . .
Near Doctors / Dentists . . .
Near Churches . . .
Garbage Collection . . .
Street Lights . . .
Sidewalks . . .
Streets / Alleys Well Maintained . . .
Traffic Volume . . .
Parks . . .
Neighbor's Property Well Maintained . . .
All Utilities Installed . . .
Neighborhood / Restrictions . . .
Near Trains / Airports . . .
Area Zoned Residential . . .
Near Industry . . .
Proposed Special Assessments . . .
Environment Concerns / Influences . . .
The House
Age of House . . .
No. of Stories . . .
Wood Frame . . .
Brick Frame . . .
Wood & Brick Frame . . .
Aluminum Siding . . .
Roof Condition . . .
Foundation Condition . . .
Overall Exterior Condition . . .
Garage Size . . .
No. of Bathrooms . . .
No. of Closets . . .
No. of Bedrooms . . .
Oil Heat . . .
Gas Heat . . .
Electric Heat . . .
Hot Water 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 Condition . . .
Estimated Water Bill $ $ $
Estimated Heating Bill $ $ $
Estimated Electric Bill $ $ $
Living Room . . .
Fireplace . . .
Separate Dining Room . . .
Family Room . . .
Drapes - No. of Rooms . . .
Carpeting - No. of Rooms . . .
Kitchen Eating Area . . .
Refrigerator . . .
Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric) . . .
Garbage Disposal . . .
Dishwasher . . .
Broken Windows . . .
Storm Windows / Screens . . .
Washer / Dryer Outlets . . .
Laundry Space . . .
Finished Basement . . .
Attic . . .
Sump Pump / Drainage . . .
Connected to Sewer System . . .
Patio . . .
Backyard Fence . . .
Landscaping . . .
Property Boundaries . . .
Security (dead bolts, detectors) . . .
Building Code . . .
Compliance . . .
Ability to Expand / Enlarge House . . .

132 Brady Street

Daniel Island
Homes for Sale

 

3907 Cameron Blvd

Isle of Palms
Homes for Sale

 

360 Evian Way 

Mt. Pleasant
Homes for Sale
 

47 King Street

Charleston Peninsula Homes for Sale

 

James Island Homes for Sale

James Island
Homes for Sale

 

30 Transom Ct

West Ashley
Homes for Sale








Today's Rates:

Mtg Loan    Rate  APR
30-yr Fixed3.87%4%
15-yr Fixed3.14%3.31%
1-yr Adj2.76%3.42%
* national averages



Mortgage Calculator:
Sales Price: $
Down: %
Interest Rate: %
Term: yrs
Monthly payment: $



Charleston Real Estate Resource – Debbie Donovan Realtor:

Debbie Donovan Charleston RealtorTake the frustration out of selling in today's challenging market by choosing an agent with a straightforward approach who gets results.  Debbie Donovan of Coastalina Realty of Charleston has a no-nonsense, can-do attitude.  She specializes in properly pricing homes so you get the result you want, a SOLD sign in your yard and the ability to move forward with your plans.  Add this to an aggressive internet strategy and you've got a winning combination.  Contact Debbie today at 843-327-6099 to discuss how she can help you get your home SOLD.    

Debbie Donovan
Coastalina Realty of Charleston
613 Long Point Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

843-849-7778 office
843-327-6099 cell



 
State:
County:
City:
Zip: