Santa Fe Home Comparison: Things to Look For

Buying a house in Santa Fe, New Mexico is no small task. You want to make the best choice. Whether you're a new or seasoned buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist identifies many of the determining criterion to think about when deciding on a house. Aside from cost, you want to ensure that the house and the neighborhood surpass the needs and expectations of your family.

To help you narrow your "good enough" list from online to the list of houses you actually see, take this Home Buyer Checklist along when you go house hunting. 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've been seeing. Keeping this list handy, you'll be able to see all at once the attributes of two or three homes. Click here to print this page.

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Home Address
Asking Price	$	$	$
Real Estate Taxes	$	$	$
The Neighborhood
Close to Work
Near Schools
Minutes Away From Stores / Dining
Highways Nearby
Close to Train Stations
Close to Physicians
Close to Place of Worship
Garbage Collection
Traffic Warnings
Bike Friendly
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained
Traffic Volume
Playgrounds
Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained
Major Appliances Installed
HOA Restrictions
Minutes Away From Airports / Trains
Area Zoned Residential
Near Industry
Proposed Special Assessments
Green-Friendly Neighborhood
The House
Year House Built
No. of Floors
Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding
Roof Condition
Quality of Foundation
General Exterior Quality
Two-Car Garage
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
Plumbing Condition
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 Room
Converted Basement
Attic
Sump Pump / Drainage
Connected to Sewer System
Patio / Deck
Backyard Fence
Landscaping
Property Boundaries
Security (dead bolts, detectors)
Building Code
Compliance
Ability to Renovate / Enlarge Home