Santa Fe, New Mexico House Hunting Checklist
It's a given that house hunters - whether new to the process or experienced homeowners - want to buy their ideal house. And, it's very easy to get lost in the choices with all the houses in Santa Fe that seem like good candidates (neighborhood, architecture style, etc.).
So, to help you prioritize your "good enough" list from online to the list of properties you visit, take this Home Buyer Checklist along when you go shopping for your house. Make note of the items that are most important to you. It'll help you put a home's strong and weak points into perspective and use true to life ways to measure the homes you've been viewing. With this list, you can judge the characteristics of two or three homes. Click here to print this page.
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| The Community |
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| Minutes Away From Schools |
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| Close to Shops |
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| Close to Expressways |
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| Minutes Away From Public Transportation |
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| Near Hospitals |
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| Miles Away From Churches |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Traffic Signs |
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| Sidewalks |
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| Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained |
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| Heavy Traffic |
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| Walking / Biking Trails |
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| Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained |
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| All Utilities Available |
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| HOA Restrictions |
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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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| Green-Friendly Neighborhood |
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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 Quality |
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| Foundation Appearance |
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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 Quality |
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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 Room |
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| Fireplace |
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| Separate Dining Space |
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| Family Room |
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| Carpeting - No. of Rooms |
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| Kitchen Eating Area |
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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 Area |
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| Finished 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 Boundaries |
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| Security (dead bolts, detectors) |
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| Building Code |
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| Compliance |
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| Ability to Expand / Enlarge House |
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