Pinellas Park, Florida Home Buyer: Things to Look For

Purchasing a home in Pinellas Park, Florida is no small task. You want to make the right choice. Whether you're a new or experienced buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist classifies some of the impact points to consider when deciding on a home. Aside from the listing price, you want to be 100% confident that the house plus the neighborhood measure up to the needs and wants of your family.

So, to help you prioritize your "contender" list from online to the list of properties you tour, take this Home Buyer Checklist along when you go shopping for your house. Highlight the items that are most valuable to you. It'll help you put a home's attributes into perspective and use practical ways to measure the homes you've been seeing. By using this list, you'll be able to compare and contrast the characteristics of up to three houses. Click here to print this page.

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Home Address
Asking Price	$	$	$
Real Estate Taxes	$	$	$
The Area
Miles Away From the Job
Near Schools
Close to Shops
Close to Interstates
Miles Away From Bus Stops
Minutes Away From Hospitals
Near Place of Worship
Garbage Collection
Street Lights
Sidewalks
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained
Heavy Traffic
Playgrounds
Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained
All Utilities Installed
Neighborhood Rules
Minutes Away From Airports / Trains
Area Zoned Residential
Near Industry
Proposed Special Assessments
Environmental Concerns / Influences
The House
Age of House
No. of Stories
Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding
Roof Appearance
Foundation Condition
Overall Exterior Condition
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 Spaces
Fireplace
Separate Dining Space
Family Room
Carpeting - No. of Rooms
Kitchen Eating Area
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 Boundaries
Safety (dead bolts, detectors)
Building Code
Compliance
Ability to Expand / Expand House