Santa Fe, New Mexico Home Comparison List
Buying a house in Santa Fe is no quick task. You want to make an educated decision. Whether you're an inexperienced or experienced buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist identifies many of the impact factors to note when choosing a home. Aside from price, you want to ensure that the home and the neighborhood meet the needs and wants of your family.
So, to help you narrow down your "likes" list from the computer to the list of houses you visit, take this checklist along when you go shopping for your house. 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've been evaluating. Keeping this list handy, you'll be able to see side-by-side the attributes of up to three homes. Click here to print this page.
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| The Area |
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| Close to Schools |
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| Close to Stores / Dining |
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| Close to Highways |
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| Near Bus Stops |
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| Near Hospitals |
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| Near Place of Worship |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Street Lights |
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| Kid Friendly |
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| Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained |
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| Heavy Traffic |
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| Walking / Biking Trails |
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| Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained |
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| All Utilities Available |
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| HOA 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 Home |
| 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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| General Exterior Quality |
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| Garage Size |
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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 Room |
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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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| Kitchen Eating Area |
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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 Room |
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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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| Landscaping |
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| Property Line |
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| Safety (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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