Santa Fe, New Mexico House Hunting Checklist

Buying a home in Santa Fe, New Mexico is no simple task. You want to make the right choice. Whether you're a first-time or seasoned buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist identifies some of the determining elements to note when deciding on a house. Aside from the listing price, you want to make sure that the home as well as the neighborhood measure up to the needs and wants of your family.

So, to help you narrow your "contender" list from the computer to the list of places you tour, take this Home Buyer Checklist along when you go shopping for your house. Put an emphasis on 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 looking at now. By thinking through this list, you'll be able to judge the attributes of two or three homes. Click here to print this page.

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Home Address
Listing Price	$	$	$
Real Estate Taxes	$	$	$
The Community
Miles Away From Work
Near Schools
Close to Stores / Dining
Close to Interstates
Minutes Away From Public Transportation
Minutes Away From Hospitals
Miles Away From Place of Worship
Garbage Collection
Traffic Signs
Kid Friendly
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained
Amount of Traffic
Playgrounds
Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained
Major Appliances Available
HOA Restrictions
Close to Airports / Trains
Area Zoned Residential
Near Industry
Proposed Special Assessments
Green-Friendly Neighborhood
The House
Age of House
No. of Floors
Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding
Quality of Roof
Quality of Foundation
General Exterior Appearance
Garage Size
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 Room
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 Area
Renovated Basement
Attic
Sump Pump / Drainage
Connected to Sewer System
Patio / Deck
Backyard Fence
Curb Appeal
Property Boundaries
Safety (dead bolts, detectors)
Building Code
Compliance
Ability to Expand / Expand Home