Austin, Texas Home Buyer Checklist

Purchasing a home in Austin, Texas is no simple task. You want to make the best decision. Whether you're a first-time or seasoned buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist presents plenty of the important factors to note when choosing a house. Aside from the asking price, you want to be 100% confident that the house plus the neighborhood measure up to the needs and desires of your family.

So, to help you narrow your "possibilities" list from the computer to the list of properties you actually see, take this Home Buyer Checklist along when you go house hunting. Highlight the items that are most valuable to you. It'll help you put a home's attributes into perspective and use realistic ways to measure the houses you're touring. Keeping this list handy, you'll easily judge the features of up to three homes. Click here to print this page.

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Property Address
Listing Price	$	$	$
Real Estate Taxes	$	$	$
The Neighborhood
Minutes Away From Work
Minutes Away From Schools
Close to Shops
Interstates Nearby
Miles Away From Bus Stops
Close to Hospitals
Miles Away From Place of Worship
Garbage Collection
Traffic Warnings
Kid Friendly
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained
Traffic Volume
Parks
Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained
All Utilities Installed
HOA Restrictions
Miles Away From Airports / Trains
Area Zoned Residential
Near Industry
Proposed Special Assessments
Green-Friendly Neighborhood
The House
Year House Built
No. of Stories
Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding
Quality of Roof
Quality of Foundation
Overall Exterior Appearance
Two-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
Plumbing Condition
Estimated Water Bill	$	$	$
Estimated Heating Bill	$	$	$
Estimated Electric Bill	$	$	$
Living Room
Fireplace
Separate Dining Area
Family Room
Carpeting - No. of Rooms
Eat-In Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric)
Garbage Disposal
Dishwasher
Broken / Drafty Windows
Storm Windows / Screens
Washer / Dryer Outlets
Laundry Area
Finished Basement
Attic
Sump Pump / Drainage
Connected to Sewer System
Patio / Deck
Backyard Fence
Curb Appeal
Property Boundaries
Security (dead bolts, detectors)
Building Code
Compliance
Ability to Expand / Expand Home