Santa Fe, New Mexico House Hunting Checklist

Buying a home in Santa Fe, New Mexico is no small task. You want to make an educated choice. Whether you're an inexperienced or experienced buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist classifies plenty of the critical components to note when choosing a house. Aside from the listing price, you want to ensure that the house as well as the neighborhood meet the needs and wants of your family.

So, to help you streamline your "good enough" list from the computer to the list of places you actually see, 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 sensible ways to measure the houses you've been viewing. Keeping this list handy, you'll easily compare and contrast the attributes of two or three houses. Click here to print this page.

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Home Address
Listing Price	$	$	$
Real Estate Taxes	$	$	$
The Area
Miles Away From Work
Near Schools
Close to Shops
Interstates Nearby
Close to Public Transportation
Miles Away From Doctors / Dentists
Miles Away From Place of Worship
Garbage Collection
Traffic Warnings
Pedestrian Friendly
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained
Heavy Traffic
Walking / Biking Trails
Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained
All Utilities Installed
Neighborhood Rules
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 Condition
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
Quality of Plumbing Pipes
Estimated Water Bill	$	$	$
Estimated Heating Bill	$	$	$
Estimated Electric Bill	$	$	$
Living Room
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 Space
Converted Basement
Attic
Sump Pump / Drainage
Connected to Sewer System
Patio / Deck
Backyard Fence
Curb Appeal
Property Line
Safety (dead bolts, detectors)
Building Code
Compliance
Ability to Expand / Expand Home