Joseph Mier & Associates 906 CM Fagan Dr; Suite 4A
Hammond, LA 70403
Mon - Sat 8.00 - 18.00
Sunday CLOSED

Home Buyer Checklist

The Home Buyer Checklist identifies some of the important factors to consider when choosing a home. In addition to an affordable sales price, you will also want to be sure that the neighborhood and house meet the needs of your family.

Take this checklist along when you go shopping for your house. It will help you evaluate the neighborhoods and assess the availability and condition of various features of up to three homes in a side-by-side comparison. To PRINT this page, hit control-P.

Home Buyer checklist

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Property Address

Asking Price

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Real Estate Taxes

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The Neighborhood

Near Work

Near Schools

Near Shopping

Near Expressways

Near Public Transportation

Near Doctors / Dentists

Garbage Collection

Street Lights

Sidewalks

Streets / Alleys Well Maintained

Traffic Volume

Parks

Neighbor's Property Well Maintained

All Utilities Installed

Neighborhood / Restrictions

Near Trains / Airports

Area Zoned Residential

Near Industry

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Proposed Special Assessments

Environment Concerns / Influences

The House

Age of House

No. of Stories

Wood Frame

Brick Frame

Wood & Brick Frame

Aluminum Siding

Roof Condition

Foundation Condition

Overall Exterior Condition

Garage Size

No. of Bathrooms

No. of Closets

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No. of Bedrooms

Oil Heat

Gas Heat

Electric Heat

Hot Water Heat

Insulation

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Central Air Conditioning

Energy-Conservation Features

Age of Heating System

Age of Water Heater

Capacity of Water Heater

Age of Electrical Wiring

Plumbing Condition

Estimated Water Bill

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Estimated Heating Bill

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Estimated Electric Bill

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Living Room

Fireplace

Separate Dining Room

Family Room

Drapes - No. of Rooms

Carpeting - No. of Rooms

Kitchen Eating Area

Refrigerator

Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric)

Garbage Disposal

Dishwasher

Broken Windows

Storm Windows / Screens

Washer / Dryer Outlets

Laundry Space

Finished Basement

Attic

Sump Pump / Drainage

Connected to Sewer System

Patio

Backyard Fence

Landscaping

Property Boundaries

Security (dead bolts, detectors)

Building Code

Compliance

Ability to Expand / Enlarge House