Home Shopping Checklist

THE HOME

Square footage
Number of bedrooms
Number of baths 
Practicality of floor plan
Interior walls condition 
Closet/storage space 
High-speed internet/cable TV
Fence
Patio or deck
Pool
Garage
Energy efficiency
Screens, storm windows
Roof: Age and condition
Gutters and downspouts
Other

THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Appearance
Traffic
Noise level
Safety/security 
Pet restrictions 
Parking
Zoning regulations
Neighborhood restrictions/
covenants
Fire protection
Police
Garbage service
Other

SCHOOLS

Age/condition
Reputation 
Quality of teachers 
Achievement test scores 
Play areas 
Curriculum
Class size
Other

CONVENIENCE

Supermarket
Schools
Work
Shopping 
Childcare 
Hospitals
Doctor/dentist
Recreation/parks
Restaurants/entertainment 
Church/synagogue
Airport
Highways
Public transportation
Other