Combine Home Buying Checklist
The most important secured investment in Dallas County is your house. With that choice comes a lot of thoughtful decision-making when it comes to deciding on a house to live in. Using the Home Buyer's Checklist provided helps you see side-by-side all of the characteristics of two or three homes and helps you see what really matters to you in a home.
So, to help you prioritize your "possibilities" list from the computer to the list of places you actually see, 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 a home's attributes into perspective and use rational ways to measure the houses you've been seeing. Keeping this list handy, you'll be able to see at a glance the features of two or three homes. Click here to print this page.
Buying a home is a big step. We can help you choose the place that's going to be your first home. Call Matlock Realty, Combine, Texas's real estate experts, at (972) 476-6706 and we can help you make your way to the home of your dreams.
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The Area |
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Miles Away From Schools |
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Near Shopping |
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Interstates Nearby |
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Near Train Stations |
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Minutes Away From Physicians |
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Miles Away From Churches |
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Garbage Collection |
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Traffic Signs |
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Kid Friendly |
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Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained |
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Type of Traffic |
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Parks |
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Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained |
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Major Appliances 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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Environmental Concerns / Influences |
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The Home |
Year Home Built |
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No. of Stories |
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Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding |
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Roof Condition |
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Quality of Foundation |
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Overall Exterior Condition |
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Multi-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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Quality of Plumbing Pipes |
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Estimated Water Bill |
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Estimated Heating Bill |
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Estimated Electric 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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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 Room |
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Finished 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 Boundaries |
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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 House |
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