House Hunting Checklist



The Home’s Exterior

The Home’s Interior

Community

Local Neighbourhood


Home Location:  _____________________________________________________

Address:  ____________________________________________________________

Asking Price:  ________________________________________________________

Annual Property Taxes:  ______________________________________________

Mortgage Terms:  ____________________________________________________

Zoning Restrictions (ask the REALTOR®):  _______________________________


The Home’s Exterior

Lot Details



Lot size/shape: __________________

Landscaping condition: good/moderate/poor

Position of home on lot (compass directions):______________

Driveway: private/shared

General lot condition: good/moderate/poor

Front yard: sm/med/lg

Side yard: sm/med/lg

Rear yard: sm/med/lg

Mature trees, shrubs, etc: yes/no

Curb appeal: good/moderate/poor

Condition of walkways: good/moderate/poor


Structure Details



Number of stories: 1/2/3/4

Type of home: _________________

Siding: brick/brick veneer/wood/aluminum/combination

Condition of siding & paint: good/moderate/poor

Garage: attached/detached/one-car/two-car

Parking: uncovered/one paid space/ two paid spaces

Front porch: covered/enclosed

Fenced front yard: yes/no

Fenced backyard: yes/no

Eaves troughs and downspouts: good/moderate/poor

Patio/deck: good/moderate/poor

Swimming pool: above/below/indoor/outdoor/none

General pool condition: good/moderate/poor

Storage shed: yes/no

Type of roof: _________________

General roof condition: good/moderate/poor

Recent roof repairs: yes/no

Repair Receipts: yes/no

Roof Age: ____________

Type of foundation: raised well above ground/visible cracks



The Home’s Interior


Doors & Windows


Windows: single pane/thermopane

General window condition: good/moderate/poor

Door locks/latches work: yes/no


Kitchen


General size/colours: __________________

Eat-in area: yes/no

Cooking food/prep island: yes/no

Sufficient cupboard space: yes/no

Sufficient counter space: yes/no

Countertop type/condition: __________________

Floor type/condition: _____________________

Pantry: yes/no

Sink: single/double

Appliances included: yes/no

General appliance condition: good/moderate/poor

Family/Living Room

Fireplace: yes/no

Living room


 floor type/condition: __________________

Separate dining room: yes/no

Dining room floor type/condition: ___________________

Other Home Details

Square footage: ____________

Foyer closet: yes/no

Soundproof & fireproof shared walls: yes/no


Bathrooms

No. of Bathrooms: _______

Ensuite bathroom: yes/no

Floor type/condition: ___________

Bedrooms


No. of Bedrooms: _______

Floor type/condition: _____________

Closets: yes/no

Basement


Adequate headroom: yes/no

Finished: yes/no

Door to outside: yes/no

Utility area (laundry): yes/no

Storage areas: yes/no

Cracks in walls/floor: yes/no

Drained or sump pump: ____________

Evidence of flood/moisture: yes/no

Recent renovations: yes/no

General condition: ____________

Electrical System


General condition: __________

Sufficient outlets: yes/no

Amperage: __________

Switches: fuses/circuit breakers

Wiring: aluminum/copper wiring

Meets current codes: yes/no


Plumbing


Copper pipes: yes/no

Signs of leaks: yes/no

Recent repairs: yes/no

Age: ________

Meets current codes: yes/no


Water Service


Well: dug/drilled

Does well ever run dry: yes/no

Capacity: ______

Age of pump: _____

Size of feeder line from well to house: ________

Water agreement: yes/no

Water quality tested for potability: yes/no



Sewage/Septic System


Type: sewage/septic

Where’s septic field: _______

Holding tank & system recently checked: yes/no


Heating

Type: oil/gas/electric/steam/baseboard/heat pump/combination

Age: _____

Output: _____

Recent repairs: ______



Air Conditioning



Type: window/central

Age: _____

Size: ______

Recent repairs: _______



Hot Water Heater



Contract: leased/owned

Type: gas/electric

No. of gallons: _______

Efficiency: ________

Age: ________

Insulation:

Type: ______

Rating: _______

Asbestos or UFFI: yes/no


Community

Check all that apply. Close to:

Schools

City services (fire/police/hospital)

Medical (doctor, dentist)

Shopping (grocery, pharmacy)

Parks

Playgrounds

Day care

Recreation/community centre

Public swimming pool

Public tennis courts

Golf course

Skating arena

Hockey arena

Restaurants

Gas station

Theatres

Public library

Major roads/highways

Places of worship

Possible problems: train tracks/congestion/on busy or noisy main road


Local Neighbourhood



Check all that apply:

Urban/suburban/rural

Older/newer

Type of homes: ________

Age group of homeowners: __________

Quiet streets

Adequate street lights

Visible power/telephone lines

Well-cared for homes/yards

Sidewalks

General condition:

Space between homes

Adequate street parking/overnight parking restrictions

Possible problems: poorly maintained roads


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