CHECKLIST WHEN CONSIDERING A NEW HOME
Neighborhood
Consider each of the following to determine whether the location of the property will satisfy your personal needs and preferences:
Convenience of public transportation
Stores conveniently located Schools conveniently located
Absence of excessive traffic noise
Absence of smoke and unpleasant odors
Play area available for children
Fire and police protection provided
Residential usage safeguarded by adequate zoning
Lot
Consider each of the following to determine whether the lot is sufficiently large and properly improved:
Size of front yard satisfactory
Size of rear and side yards satisfactory
Walks provide access to front and service entrances
Drive provides easy access to garage
Lot appears to drain satisfactorily
Lawn and planting satisfactory
Septic tank (if any) in good operating condition
Well (if any) affording an adequate supply of safe drinking water
Exterior
Detail Observe the exterior detail of neighboring houses and determine whether the house being considered is as good or better in respect to each of the following features:
Porches
Terraces
Garages
Gutters
Storm sashes
Weather stripping
Screens
Interior Detail
Consider each of the following to determine whether the house will afford living accommodations which are sufficient to the needs and comfort of your family:
Rooms will accommodate desired furniture
Dining space sufficiently large
At least one closet in each bedroom
At least one coat closet and one linen closet
Convenient access to bathroom
Sufficient and convenient storage space (screens, trunks, boxes, off season clothes, luggage, baby
carriage, bicycle, wheel toys, etc.)
Kitchen well arranged and equipped
Laundry space ample and well located
Windows provide sufficient light and air
Sufficient number of electrical outlets
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