Los Angeles County House Hunting List
Buying a home in Sherman Oaks, California is no small task. You want to make an educated decision. Whether you're an inexperienced or experienced buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist presents plenty of the important elements to note when deciding on a house. Aside from price, you want to be confident that the house and the neighborhood measure up to the needs and wants of your family.
To help you narrow down your "likes" list from the computer to the list of houses you actually see, take this Home Buyer Checklist along when you go shopping for your house. Highlight the items that are most important to you. It'll help you put a home's strong and weak points into perspective and use sound ways to measure the houses you've been picking out. Keeping this list handy, you can compare and contrast the attributes of two or three homes. Click here to print this page.
Buying a home is an exciting step. I can offer advice and show you the place that's going to be your first home. Call me, Los Angeles County's real estate expert, at (818) 269-1966 and I can help you make your way to the home of your dreams.
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| The Community |
| Miles Away From Work |
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| Minutes Away From Schools |
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| Close to Stores / Restaurants |
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| Highways Nearby |
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| Close to Train Stations |
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| Near Doctors / Dentists |
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| Miles Away From Churches |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Street Lights |
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| Pedestrian Friendly |
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| Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained |
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| Heavy Traffic |
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| Playgrounds |
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| Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained |
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| Major Appliances Installed |
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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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| Environmental Concerns / Influences |
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| The Home |
| Age of Home |
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| No. of Floors |
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| Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding |
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| Roof Appearance |
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| Foundation Condition |
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| General Exterior Condition |
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| Two-Car Garage |
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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 Condition |
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| Estimated Water Bill |
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| Estimated Heating Bill |
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| Estimated Electric Bill |
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| Living Spaces |
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| Fireplace |
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| Separate Dining Area |
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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 Area |
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| Converted 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 Line |
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| Security (dead bolts, detectors) |
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| Building Code |
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| Compliance |
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| Ability to Renovate / Expand Home |
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