THINGS TO CONSIDER
- Total square feet
- Exterior
- Age of house (year built)
- Style (Ranch, Tudor, etc.)
- What kind of siding?
- Roof condition
- Foundation condition
- Garage
- Patio or deck
- Fencing
Interior Condition & Layout
- Number bedrooms
- Number closets / size
- Number of bathrooms and their condition
- Dining room
- Fireplace
- Separate living room
- Family room or den
- In-kitchen eating area
- Kitchen updates
- Laundry room / space
- Finished basement
- Attic
Heating & Plumbing
- Heating fuel (gas, oil, electric)
- Heating type (forced air, baseboard)
- Insulation
- Central air conditioning
- Age of furnace
- Age of hot water heater
- Capacity of hot water heater
- Age of electrical wiring
- Condition of plumbing
Appliances
- Refrigerator
- Stove (gas / electric)
- Garbage disposal
- Dishwasher
- Washer
- Dryer
- Drapes / other window treatments
- Carpeting – number of rooms
- Combination / storm windows & screens
- Security system
- Smoke / carbon monoxide detectors
Location
- Near work
- Near schools
- Near shopping
- Near health clubs, etc.
- Near churches
- Near thoroughfares / highways
- Near public transportation
- Near doctors, dentists
- Near parks
- Street lights
- Sidewalks
- Well-maintained streets / alleys
- Well-maintained neighbors’ properties
- Near train tracks / airport (noise level)
- Near industry (zoning)
- Flooding danger
- Possible restrictions or assessments
Pricing
- Asking price
- Real estate taxes
- Estimated water and sewer bills
- Estimated garbage bill
- Estimated heating bill
- Estimated electric bill