Astoria House Hunting List
Buying a home in Astoria is no easy task. You want to make the best choice. Whether you're a first-time or seasoned buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist lists some of the impact elements to consider when deciding on a house. Aside from cost, you want to be 100% confident that the house plus the neighborhood surpass the needs and wants of your family.
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 house hunting. Put an emphasis on the items that are most important to you. It'll help you put a home's features into perspective and use sensible ways to measure the homes you're looking at now. With this list, you can see side-by-side the attributes of two or three homes. Click here to print this page.
Buying a house is an exciting experience. I can help you choose the place that's going to be your next home. Call Halvatzis Realty Inc, Astoria's real estate expert, at 917.701.5013 and I can help you make your way to the house of your dreams.
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| The Community |
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| Close to Schools |
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| Near Shops |
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| Interstates Nearby |
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| Close to Public Transportation |
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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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| Kid 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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| 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 House |
| Age of House |
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| No. of Floors |
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| Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding |
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| Roof Condition |
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| Quality of Foundation |
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| General Exterior Condition |
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| Two-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 Quality |
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| Estimated Water Bill |
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| Estimated Heating Bill |
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| Living Areas |
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| Fireplace |
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| Separate Dining Area |
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| Family Room |
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| Carpeting - No. of Rooms |
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| Eat-In Kitchen |
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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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| Converted 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 Line |
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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 / Expand Home |
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