Santa Fe House Hunting: Things to Look For
The biggest investment you'll make in Santa Fe, New Mexico is your property. With that choice comes a lot of detailed decision-making when it comes to choosing a house to live in. Using the Home Buyer's Checklist here will help you understand all of the characteristics of many homes and helps you to narrow down what you really want as a first-time homeowner.
So, to help you streamline your "contender" list from online to the list of houses you visit, take this checklist along when you go house hunting. Make note of the items that are most valuable to you. It'll help you put a home's characteristics into perspective and use true to life ways to measure the houses you're touring. By using this list, you'll be able to see at a glance the features of up to three homes. Click here to print this page.
Buying a house is a major decision. I can give you home buying tips on choosing a home that's right for you in Santa Fe, New Mexico. 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 |
| Close to Work |
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| Close to Schools |
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| Minutes Away From Shops |
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| Highways Nearby |
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| Miles Away From Train Stations |
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| Close to Doctors / Dentists |
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| Miles Away From Churches |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Traffic Warnings |
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| Bike 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 Rules |
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| Minutes 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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| Quality of Foundation |
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| Overall Exterior Quality |
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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 Quality |
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| Estimated Water Bill |
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| Living Areas |
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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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| 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 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 Line |
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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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