Santa Fe Home Buying: Things to Look For
The biggest investment you'll make in Santa Fe, New Mexico is your home. With that decision comes a lot of detailed decision-making when it comes to picking a house to live in. Using the Home Buyer's Checklist provided helps you understand all of the characteristics of many houses and helps you get down to what you value in a place to live.
To help you streamline your "good enough" list from the computer to the list of houses you visit, take this checklist along when you go shopping for your home. Make note of the items that are most important to you. It'll help you put things into perspective and use rational ways to measure the homes you're picking out. Keeping this list handy, you can compare the characteristics of up to three houses. Click here to print this page.
Buying a house is a big deal. I can offer advice and show you a home that you'll love. Call Leyba Real Estate LLC, Santa Fe, New Mexico's real estate expert, at 505-473-0223 and I can help you make the decision that leads you to the house of your dreams.
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| The Community |
| Near the Job |
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| Close to Schools |
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| Close to Shops / Dining |
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| Expressways Nearby |
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| Miles Away From Public Transportation |
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| Miles Away From Hospitals |
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| Close to Place of Worship |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Traffic Signs |
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| Bike Friendly |
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| Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained |
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| Traffic Volume |
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| Playgrounds |
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| Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained |
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| All Utilities Available |
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| Neighborhood Restrictions |
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| Near 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 House |
| Year Home Built |
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| No. of Floors |
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| Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding |
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| Quality of Roof |
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| Quality of Foundation |
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| General Exterior Quality |
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| Two-Car Garage |
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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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| Living Areas |
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| Fireplace |
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| Separate Dining Area |
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| Family Room |
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| Carpeting - No. of Rooms |
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| Eat-In Kitchen |
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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 Space |
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| Converted 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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| Curb Appeal |
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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 Renovate / Expand Home |
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