Austin, Texas Home Comparison: Things to Look For
The most important investment you'll make in Austin, Texas 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 below will help you understand all of the features of up to three houses and helps you identify what you value in a home.
So, to help you streamline your "possibilities" list from the computer to the list of properties you tour, take this Home Buyer Checklist along when you go shopping for your house. Make note of the items that are most important to you. It'll help you put things into perspective and use rational ways to measure the houses you've been touring. By completing this list, you'll be able to judge the attributes of up to three homes. Click here to print this page.
Buying a home is a big step. I can give you advice about choosing a home that's right for you in Austin. Call me, Austin, Texas's real estate expert, at 512-444-1300 and I can help you make the decision that leads you to the home of your dreams.
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| The Community |
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| Minutes Away From Schools |
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| Miles Away From Stores / Dining |
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| Expressways Nearby |
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| Miles Away From Public Transportation |
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| Miles Away From Physicians |
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| Close to Churches |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Traffic Signs |
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| Bike Friendly |
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| Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained |
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| Amount of Traffic |
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| Walking / Biking Trails |
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| Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained |
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| All Utilities Available |
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| Neighborhood Rules |
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| Miles Away From 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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| Green-Friendly Neighborhood |
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| The House |
| Age of House |
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| No. of Floors |
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| Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding |
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| Roof Quality |
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| Foundation Quality |
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| General Exterior Condition |
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| Garage Size |
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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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| Plumbing Quality |
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| Estimated Water Bill |
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| Estimated Heating Bill |
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| Living Areas |
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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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| Kitchen Eating Area |
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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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| Curb Appeal |
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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 / Enlarge House |
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