Charlotte Home Buying: Things to Look For

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It's a given that home buyers - whether new to the process or experienced homeowners - want to buy their ideal home. And, it's easy to lose sight of your goals with all the homes in Charlotte that seem like good candidates (price, no. of bedrooms, etc.).

So, to help you narrow down your "contender" list from online to the list of properties you actually see, take this checklist along when you go shopping for your home. Make note of the items that are most valuable to you. It'll help you put a home's characteristics into perspective and use sound ways to measure the homes you've been looking at now. By thinking through this list, you'll be able to compare the characteristics of up to three homes. Click here to print this page.

Buying a house is a new experience, but not an easy decision. I can help you choose the place that's your best fit. Contact me and I can help you make your way to the house of your dreams.
Home Buyer Checklist 1 2 3
Property Address      
Asking Price $ $ $
Real Estate Taxes $ $ $
The Neighborhood
Near Work      
Minutes Away From Schools      
Near Shops      
Interstates Nearby      
Close to Train Stations      
Miles Away From Hospitals      
Miles Away From Churches      
Garbage Collection      
Traffic Signs      
Kid Friendly      
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained      
Amount of Traffic      
Walking / Biking Trails      
Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained      
Major Appliances Available      
Neighborhood Rules      
Near Airports / Trains      
Area Zoned Residential      
Near Industry      
Proposed Special Assessments      
Environmental Concerns / Influences      
The Home
Year House Built      
No. of Stories      
Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding      
Roof Quality      
Foundation Appearance      
General Exterior Appearance      
Two-Car Garage      
No. of Bathrooms      
No. of Closets      
No. of Bedrooms      
Oil, Gas or Electric Heat      
Insulation      
Central Air Conditioning      
Energy-Conservation Features      
Age of Heating System      
Age of Water Heater      
Capacity of Water Heater      
Age of Electrical Wiring      
Quality of Plumbing Pipes      
Estimated Water Bill $ $ $
Estimated Heating Bill $ $ $
Estimated Electric Bill $ $ $
Living Areas      
Fireplace      
Separate Dining Space      
Family Room      
Carpeting - No. of Rooms      
Eat-In Kitchen      
Refrigerator      
Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric)      
Garbage Disposal      
Dishwasher      
Broken / Drafty Windows      
Storm Windows / Screens      
Washer / Dryer Outlets      
Laundry Area      
Renovated Basement      
Attic      
Sump Pump / Drainage      
Connected to Sewer System      
Patio / Deck      
Backyard Fence      
Curb Appeal      
Property Line      
Security (dead bolts, detectors)      
Building Code      
Compliance      
Ability to Expand / Expand Home      

Tanya Lovejoy-Capers, Broker, ABR, CNHS, CRS, e-PRO, PhD

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8338 Laurel Run Drive
Charlotte, NC 28269