Pinellas Park, Florida Home Buying List
Most home buyers - whether new to the process or experienced - want to buy their dream home. And, it's not hard to lose sight of your goals with all the homes in Pinellas Park that look like possibilities (list price, location, etc.).
So, to help you prioritize your "good enough" list from the computer to the list of properties you actually see, take this Home Buyer 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 rational ways to measure the houses you're looking at now. By completing this list, you can see all at once the characteristics of two or three homes. Click here to print this page.
Buying a house is an exciting experience. I can give you home buying tips on choosing the place that's going to be your first home. Call me, Pinellas Park's real estate expert, at 7275760101 and I can help you make the decision that leads you to the house of your dreams.
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| The Community |
| Near Work |
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| Close to Schools |
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| Miles Away From Shops / Dining |
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| Minutes Away From Highways |
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| Miles Away From Train Stations |
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| Minutes Away From Physicians |
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| Miles Away From Churches |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Traffic Signs |
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| Pedestrian Friendly |
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| Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained |
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| Traffic Volume |
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| Playgrounds |
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| Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained |
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| All Utilities Installed |
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| Neighborhood Restrictions |
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| Close to 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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| Green-Friendly Neighborhood |
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| The House |
| Year House Built |
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| No. of Stories |
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| Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding |
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| Quality of Roof |
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| Quality of Foundation |
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| Overall Exterior Appearance |
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| Garage Size |
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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 Quality |
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| Estimated Water Bill |
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| Estimated Heating Bill |
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| Living Spaces |
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| Fireplace |
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| Separate Dining Room |
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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 Room |
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| Renovated 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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| Landscaping |
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| Property Boundaries |
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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 / Enlarge House |
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