San Diego House Hunting Checklist
The most important secured investment in San Diego, California is a house. With that decision comes a lot of careful decision-making when it comes to deciding on a home to live in. Using the Home Buyer's Checklist below will help you see side-by-side all of the features of two or three homes and helps you see what really matters to you as a first-time home buyer.
To help you narrow your "likes" list from the computer to the list of properties you visit, take this Home Buyer 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 in line and use sound ways to measure the homes you've been picking out. Keeping this list handy, you'll be able to compare the features of up to three homes. Click here to print this page.
Buying a house is an exciting step. I can give you home buying tips on choosing the place that's going to be your next home. Call Torrey Properties, San Diego, California's real estate expert, at 858-792-5100 and I can help you get on the right track to the house of your dreams.
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| The Neighborhood |
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| Near Schools |
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| Near Stores / Restaurants |
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| Minutes Away From Expressways |
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| Near Train Stations |
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| Minutes Away From Physicians |
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| Miles Away From Churches |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Traffic Signs |
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| Bike Friendly |
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| Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained |
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| Traffic Volume |
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| Parks |
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| Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained |
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| Major Appliances Available |
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| HOA Rules |
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| Close to 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 |
| Age of House |
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| No. of Stories |
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| Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding |
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| Roof Condition |
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| Foundation Quality |
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| Overall Exterior Appearance |
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| Garage Size |
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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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| Estimated Electric Bill |
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| Living Spaces |
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| Fireplace |
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| Separate Dining Area |
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| Family Room |
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| Carpeting - No. of Rooms |
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| Eat-In Kitchen |
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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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| Renovated 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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| Safety (dead bolts, detectors) |
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| Building Code |
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| Compliance |
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| Ability to Renovate / Expand Home |
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