Austin Home Buying Checklist

House address:
Builder:
Asking price:
Year built:

HOME: Interior

Square footage
Number of bedrooms
Number of baths
Number of living spaces/rooms
Seperate dining area
Closet/storage space
Fireplace
Water damage
Floor/wall/ceiling damage
Pipes condition/age
Insulation
Attic/basement
HVA/C conditon/age
Water heater condition/age

HOME: Exterior

Appearance/condition
Lawn/backyard space
Trees/landscaping
Patio/deck
Roof condition/age
Garage
Gutters/drainage
Sprinker system

NEIGHBORHOOD

Appearance of surronding homes/businesses
Traffic
Noise level
Security/crime rate
Garbage/recycling services
School district
Parking
Nature/hiking trails
Zoning regulations

CONVENIENCE TO:

Schools
Work
Shopping
Hospitals
Resturants/entertainment
Parks/recreation
Airport
Highways
Public transportation

FINANCES

How much can you borrow?
How much can you afford to spend?
Property taxes
Monthly gas/electricity costs
Monthly water/sewer costs
Neighborhood fees

 

 

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