THINGS TO CONSIDER

• Total square feet
• Exterior
• Age of house (year built)
• Style (Ranch, Tudor, etc.)
• What kind of siding?
• Roof condition
• Foundation condition
• Garage
• Patio or deck
• Fencing

• Number bedrooms
• Number closets / size
• Number of bathrooms and their condition
• Dining room
• Fireplace
• Separate living room
• Family room or den
• In-kitchen eating area
• Kitchen updates
• Laundry room / space
• Finished basement
• Attic

• Heating fuel (gas, oil, electric)
• Heating type (forced air, baseboard)
• Insulation
• Central air conditioning
• Age of furnace
• Age of hot water heater
• Capacity of hot water heater
• Age of electrical wiring
• Condition of plumbing

• Refrigerator
• Stove (gas / electric)
• Garbage disposal
• Dishwasher
• Washer
• Dryer
• Drapes / other window treatments
• Carpeting - number of rooms
• Combination / storm windows & screens
• Security system
• Smoke / carbon monoxide detectors

• Near work
• Near schools
• Near shopping
• Near health clubs, etc.
• Near churches
• Near thoroughfares / highways
• Near public transportation
• Near doctors, dentists
• Near parks
• Street lights
• Sidewalks
• Well-maintained streets / alleys
• Well-maintained neighbors' properties
• Near train tracks / airport (noise level)
• Near industry (zoning)
• Flooding danger
• Possible restrictions or assessments

• Asking price
• Real estate taxes
• Estimated water and sewer bills
• Estimated garbage bill
• Estimated heating bill
• Estimated electric bill