Santa Fe House Hunting Checklist

Buying a home in Santa Fe, New Mexico is no small task. You want to make the right choice. Whether you're a fresh or seasoned buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist presents many of the impact factors to think about when choosing a home. Aside from cost, you want to make sure that the house as well as the neighborhood surpass the needs and wants of your family.

To help you narrow your "good enough" list from the computer to the list of places you actually see, take this 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 features into perspective and use sound ways to measure the houses you're looking at now. With this list, you can see at a glance the attributes of up to three houses. Click here to print this page.

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Home Address
Asking Price	$	$	$
Real Estate Taxes	$	$	$
The Neighborhood
Close to the Job
Minutes Away From Schools
Close to Shops
Close to Highways
Minutes Away From Public Transportation
Near Doctors / Dentists
Miles Away From Place of Worship
Garbage Collection
Traffic Warnings
Sidewalks
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained
Type of Traffic
Walking / Biking Trails
Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained
All Utilities Available
Neighborhood Rules
Close to Airports / Trains
Area Zoned Residential
Near Industry
Proposed Special Assessments
Green-Friendly Neighborhood
The Home
Age of House
No. of Stories
Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding
Roof Quality
Quality of Foundation
General Exterior Appearance
Garage Size
No. of Bathrooms
No. of Closets
No. of Bedrooms
Oil, Gas or Electric Heat
Insulation
Central Air Conditioning
Energy-Conservation Features
Age of Heating System
Age of Water Heater
Capacity of Water Heater
Age of Electrical Wiring
Quality of Plumbing Pipes
Estimated Water Bill	$	$	$
Estimated Heating Bill	$	$	$
Estimated Electric Bill	$	$	$
Living Areas
Fireplace
Separate Dining Area
Family Room
Carpeting - No. of Rooms
Kitchen Eating Area
Refrigerator
Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric)
Garbage Disposal
Dishwasher
Broken / Drafty Windows
Storm Windows / Screens
Washer / Dryer Outlets
Laundry Space
Converted Basement
Attic
Sump Pump / Drainage
Connected to Sewer System
Patio / Deck
Backyard Fence
Curb Appeal
Property Boundaries
Security (dead bolts, detectors)
Building Code
Compliance
Ability to Renovate / Enlarge Home