Santa Fe Home Comparison List

Buying a house in Santa Fe is no easy task. You want to make an educated decision. Whether you're an inexperienced or seasoned buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist presents many of the determining elements to note when choosing a house. Aside from cost, you want to ensure that the home plus the neighborhood meet the needs and expectations of your family.

So, to help you prioritize your "likes" list from online to the list of houses you actually see, 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 a home's strong and weak points into perspective and use practical ways to measure the homes you're seeing. By completing this list, you'll easily compare and contrast the attributes of two or three houses. Click here to print this page.

Home Buyer Checklist	1	2	3
Home Address
Asking Price	$	$	$
Real Estate Taxes	$	$	$
The Area
Miles Away From Work
Miles Away From Schools
Near Shops / Restaurants
Minutes Away From Expressways
Miles Away From Bus Stops
Close to Hospitals
Minutes Away From Place of Worship
Garbage Collection
Street Lights
Pedestrian Friendly
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained
Traffic Volume
Playgrounds
Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained
Major Appliances Available
HOA Restrictions
Minutes Away From Airports / Trains
Area Zoned Residential
Near Industry
Proposed Special Assessments
Green-Friendly Neighborhood
The Home
Year House Built
No. of Floors
Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding
Roof Appearance
Quality of Foundation
General Exterior Appearance
Multi-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 Quality
Estimated Water Bill	$	$	$
Estimated Heating Bill	$	$	$
Estimated Electric Bill	$	$	$
Living Spaces
Fireplace
Separate Dining Room
Family Room
Carpeting - No. of Rooms
Eat-In Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric)
Garbage Disposal
Dishwasher
Broken / Drafty Windows
Storm Windows / Screens
Washer / Dryer Outlets
Laundry Area
Converted Basement
Attic
Sump Pump / Drainage
Connected to Sewer System
Patio / Deck
Backyard Fence
Curb Appeal
Property Line
Security (dead bolts, detectors)
Building Code
Compliance
Ability to Renovate / Enlarge House