Pinellas Park Home Buying: Things to Look For

Buying a house in Pinellas Park is no small task. You want to make the best decision. Whether you're a first-time or seasoned buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist classifies some of the critical elements to note when deciding on a house. Aside from cost, you want to be 100% confident that the home and the neighborhood meet the needs and expectations of your family.

To help you prioritize your "likes" list from online 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 important to you. It'll help you put things in line and use realistic ways to measure the houses you're looking at now. Keeping this list handy, you'll be able to compare the characteristics of two or three houses. Click here to print this page.

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Property Address
Asking Price	$	$	$
Real Estate Taxes	$	$	$
The Neighborhood
Close to the Job
Miles Away From Schools
Near Shops
Expressways Nearby
Close to Public Transportation
Miles Away From Hospitals
Close to Churches
Garbage Collection
Traffic Warnings
Sidewalks
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained
Amount of Traffic
Parks
Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained
All Utilities Available
Neighborhood Restrictions
Minutes Away From Airports / Trains
Area Zoned Residential
Near Industry
Proposed Special Assessments
Green-Friendly Neighborhood
The House
Year House Built
No. of Floors
Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding
Quality of Roof
Quality of Foundation
General Exterior Appearance
Multi-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 Room
Renovated Basement
Attic
Sump Pump / Drainage
Connected to Sewer System
Patio / Deck
Backyard Fence
Curb Appeal
Property Line
Safety (dead bolts, detectors)
Building Code
Compliance
Ability to Renovate / Expand House