Santa Fe House Hunting: Things to Look For
Most house hunters - whether new to the process or experienced - want to buy their perfect home. And, it's common to become overwhelmed with all the houses in Santa Fe that seem like good candidates (neighborhood, architecture style, etc.).
So, to help you narrow your "possibilities" list from online to the list of houses you tour, take this checklist along when you go shopping for your home. Highlight the items that are most valuable to you. It'll help you put things in line and use real life ways to measure the houses you've been looking at now. Keeping this list handy, you'll be able to judge the characteristics of up to three homes. Click here to print this page.
Buying a home is a new experience, but not an easy decision. I can give you advice about choosing a home that's right for you in Santa Fe. Call me, Santa Fe, New Mexico's real estate expert, at 5054730223 and I can help you make your way to the house of your dreams.
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| The Neighborhood |
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| Near Schools |
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| Minutes Away From Shopping |
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| Highways Nearby |
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| Near Bus Stops |
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| Miles Away From Doctors / Dentists |
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| Miles Away From Place of Worship |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Traffic Warnings |
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| Pedestrian Friendly |
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| Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained |
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| Type of Traffic |
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| Playgrounds |
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| Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained |
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| Major Appliances Installed |
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| Neighborhood Restrictions |
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| Miles Away From 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 House Built |
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| No. of Stories |
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| Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding |
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| Quality of Roof |
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| Foundation Quality |
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| General Exterior Appearance |
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| Multi-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 Condition |
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| Estimated Water Bill |
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| Estimated Heating Bill |
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| Living Room |
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| Fireplace |
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| Separate Dining Room |
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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 Room |
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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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| 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 Renovate / Enlarge Home |
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