Edmond Home Buying Checklist

All consumers shopping for real estate - whether they're first time buyers or experienced homeowners - want to buy their dream house. And, it's easy to get lost in the choices with all the homes in Edmond that look like possibilities (list price, location, etc.).

So, to help you streamline your "possibilities" list from online to the list of houses you tour, take this checklist along when you go shopping for your home. Put an emphasis on the items that are most valuable to you. It'll help you put a home's features into perspective and use practical ways to measure the homes you're seeing. Keeping this list handy, you'll be able to compare and contrast the characteristics of up to three houses. Click here to print this page.

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Home Address
Asking Price	$	$	$
Real Estate Taxes	$	$	$
The Neighborhood
Miles Away From Work
Near Schools
Minutes Away From Shops / Dining
Close to Interstates
Minutes Away From Bus Stops
Minutes Away From Doctors / Dentists
Minutes Away From Churches
Garbage Collection
Street Lights
Pedestrian Friendly
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained
Traffic Volume
Playgrounds
Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained
All Utilities Available
HOA Restrictions
Near Airports / Trains
Area Zoned Residential
Near Industry
Proposed Special Assessments
Green-Friendly Neighborhood
The House
Year Home Built
No. of Stories
Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding
Roof Appearance
Quality of Foundation
Overall 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
Plumbing Condition
Estimated Water Bill	$	$	$
Estimated Heating Bill	$	$	$
Estimated Electric Bill	$	$	$
Living Areas
Fireplace
Separate Dining Room
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 Room
Converted Basement
Attic
Sump Pump / Drainage
Connected to Sewer System
Patio / Deck
Backyard Fence
Curb Appeal
Property Line
Security (dead bolts, detectors)
Building Code
Compliance
Ability to Renovate / Expand Home