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The Basics
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Property Address
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Asking Price
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Real Estate Taxes
$___________ $___________ $___________
The Neighborhood
Near Work
Near Schools
Near Shopping
Near Expressways
Near Public Transportation
Near Doctors/Dentists
Near Churches
Garbage Collection
Street Lights
Sidewalks
Streets/Alleys Well Maintained
Traffic Volume
Parks
Neighbor’s Property Well Maintained
All Utilities Installed
Neighborhood Covenants/Restrictions
Near Trains/Airport
Area Zoned Residential
Near Industry
Proposed Special Assessments
Environment Concerns/Influences
The Home
Age of Home
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No. of Stories
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Wood Frame
Brick Frame
Wood & Brick Frame
Aluminum Siding
Roof Condition
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Foundation Condition
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Overall Exterior Condition
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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 Heat
Gas Heat
Electric Heat
Hot Water Heat
Insulation
Central Air Conditioning
Energy-Conservation Features
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
$___________ $___________ $___________
Estimated Heating Bill
$___________ $___________ $___________
Estimated Electric Bill
$___________ $___________ $___________
Living Room
Fireplace
Separate Dining Room
Family Room
Drapes – No. of Rooms
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Carpeting – No. of Rooms
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Kitchen Eating Area
Refrigerator
Stove/Oven (Gas/Electric)
Garbage Disposal
Dishwasher
Broken Windows
Storm Windows/Screens
Washer/Dryer Outlets
Laundry Space
Finished Basement
Attic
Sump Pump/Drainage
Connected to Sewer System
Patio
Backyard Fence
Landscaping
Property Boundaries
Security (dead bolts, detectors)
Building Code Compliance
Ability to Expand/Enlarge House