Thursday 3 May 2018

Most Useful Checklist for Buying a House

When we are in the market for home buying, no doubt we've our dreams relating to what the house should be like, etc. And in the whole complicated process of home buying, you'll lose your head, as a result of looking at all the apartments are often a bit overwhelming.

Hence, preparing a checklist for house searching could be a logical thing to do, so you make sure that the house you get is that the perfect property that meets all the criteria you've got set for 'the perfect home'.

Buying a House checklist

Here’s a checklist to make sure that the home is in good condition.

    • How old is that the house?

    • How many stories does the house have?

    • Does it have a wood frame, a brick frame, or a wood and brick frame?

    • Does it have metal siding?

    • Is the roof condition OK?

    • Is the condition of the foundation OK?

    • Is the condition of the outside of the building OK?

    • How many bedrooms does it have?

    • How many bathrooms does it have?

    • What is that the size of the garage?

    • Is it ―

    1. Oil heated?

    2. Gas heated?

    3. Electrical heated?

    4. Hot water heated?

    • Does it have centralized air conditioning?

    • What are the options available for energy conservation?

    • How old is the―

    1. Heating system?

    2. Water heater?

    3. Electrical wiring?

    4. Plumbing?

    • Does it have―

    1. A living room?

    2. A separate dining room?

    3. Family room?

    4. Kitchen eating area?

    5. An attic?

    6. Laundry space?

    7. Finished basement?

    8. Patio?

    9. Backyard fence?

    • Does it have―

    1. A refrigerator?

    2. A stove/oven?

    3. Garbage disposal?

    4. Dishwasher?

    • Is the house connected to the sewerage system?

    • Is it well landscaped?

    • Does it have property boundaries?

    • Are security arrangements in place?

    • Does it have building code compliance?

    • Is there any house for any enlargement or expansion?

    • Does it have any carpeting?

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