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CENTURY 21 Patty Snell & Associates "FIND YOUR HOUSE WITH A MOUSE" |
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House Hunting Checklist: Prioritize Your Wants and Needs
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| The home features you want aren’t always the same as the ones you need. Use this checklist to help separate needs from wants, and consider how you’ll live in the house today and in years to come as you accommodate growing children or elderly parents. |
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LOCATION |
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Central city |
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Outlying |
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Away from heavy traffic |
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CONDITION |
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Well kept |
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Fixer-upper |
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STYLE |
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Traditional |
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Contemporary |
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Ranch |
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Tudor |
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Victorian |
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Split-level |
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Colonial |
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EXTERIOR |
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Brick |
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Aluminum siding |
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Vinyl siding |
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Wood frame |
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SYSTEMS |
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Boiler, furnace, oil tank (circle preferred system) |
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Central air conditioning |
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Security |
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Internet/cable ready |
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FLOOR PLAN |
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Basement |
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Finished basement |
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Attic |
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Formal foyer |
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Formal living room |
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Great room |
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Family room |
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Formal dining room |
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Office |
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BATHROOMS |
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Shower |
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Tub |
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Double sinks |
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BEDROOMS |
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Master suite |
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First-floor master suite |
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KITCHEN |
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Eating area |
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Desk area |
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Pantry |
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GARAGE/PARKING |
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Street parking |
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Paved driveway |
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SPECIAL FEATURES |
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INTERIOR |
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Fireplace |
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Vaulted ceilings |
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High ceilings |
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Wood floors |
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Built-in cabinets |
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Big closets |
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Extra storage space |
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First/second-floor laundry |
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EXTERIOR |
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Good view |
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Natural light |
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Backyard |
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Garden |
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Play area |
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Screened porch |
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Patio/deck |
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Barbecue area |
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Outdoor lighting |
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Fenced yard |
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Mature trees |
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Mature shrubs |
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Maintenance provided by a homeowners association |
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COMMUNITY/NEIGHBORHOOD |
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Highly-rated schools |
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Swimming pool |
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Tennis courts |
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Golf course |
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Parks |
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Park programs/activities |
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Health clubs |
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Sidewalks |
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Local college |
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