Santa Fe, New Mexico Home Comparison List
The biggest investment you'll make in Santa Fe, New Mexico is a home. With that opportunity comes a lot of thoughtful decision-making when it comes to picking a home to live in. Using the Home Buyer's Checklist provided helps you wade through all of the characteristics of many houses and helps you identify what you care about as a home buyer.
So, to help you narrow down your "contender" list from online to the list of houses you tour, take this Home Buyer Checklist along when you go shopping for your home. Put an emphasis on the items that are most important to you. It'll help you put things into perspective and use sensible ways to measure the homes you're picking out. By thinking through this list, you'll easily judge the features of up to three homes. Click here to print this page.
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| The Community |
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| Close to Schools |
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| Near Shops |
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| Highways Nearby |
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| Minutes Away From Train Stations |
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| Close to Hospitals |
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| Miles Away From Churches |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Street Lights |
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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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| All Utilities Installed |
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| HOA Rules |
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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 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 Appearance |
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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 Condition |
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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 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 Space |
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| Renovated 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 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 Expand / Expand Home |
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