Los Angeles County Home Buyer Checklist
All house hunters - whether new to the process or experienced - want to buy their dream house. And, it's not hard to lose sight of your goals with all the homes in Covina, California that look like possibilities (list price, location, etc.).
So, to help you prioritize your "good enough" list from online to the list of properties you actually see, take this checklist along when you go shopping for your home. Put an emphasis on the items that are most important to you. It'll help you put things into perspective and use rational ways to measure the homes you've been touring. Using this list, you'll easily compare the characteristics of up to three houses. Click here to print this page.
Buying a house is nothing to take lightly. We can give you advice about choosing a place that you'll call home. Call In Home Realty, Los Angeles County's real estate experts, at (626) 608-7310 and we can help you make your way to the home of your dreams.
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| Close to Schools |
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| Miles Away From Shopping |
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| Expressways Nearby |
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| Miles Away From Bus Stops |
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| Close to Physicians |
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| Near Place of Worship |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Traffic Signs |
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| Bike Friendly |
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| Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained |
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| Type of 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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| HOA 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 |
| Year House Built |
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| No. of Stories |
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| Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding |
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| Roof Quality |
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| Foundation Quality |
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| General Exterior Quality |
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| Multi-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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| 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 Space |
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| Finished 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 Boundaries |
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| Safety (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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