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| Name | Description |
| Area characteristics | How do you rate the overall location (geography, municipality, zoning, natural threats, etc.) of the property? |
| Municipality | How suitable is the municipality (city, township, county) where the property is located? |
| Location | How desirable is the location of the property within the municipality? |
| Geography | How desirable is the surrounding geography of the property? (Wooded, water front/view, mountains, high desert, etc.) |
| Threats | How susceptible is the property to natural disasters? (Flooding, avalanche, forest fires, tornados, hurricanes, etc.) |
| Zoning | How desirable is the zoning for surrounding vacant properties? |
| Neighborhood considerations | How suitable are the overall neighborhood conditions (cultural, noise/pollution, traffic, crime, etc.) surrounding the residence? |
| Crime rate | What is the neighborhood (area) crime rate? |
| School district | How is the school district rated? |
| Neighborhood services | How suitable are the services (schools, emergency, shopping, etc.) available to the neighborhood? |
| Emergency services | What is the proximity to emergency services? (Police, fire, rescue, hospital, etc.) |
| Shopping | What is the proximity to basic shopping needs? (Grocery, gas, pharmacy, dry cleaning, etc.) |
| Transportation | What is the access to public transportation? |
| Recreation | How do you rate recreational choices in or near the neighborhood (area)? (Parks, pool, tennis, golf, baseball, basketball, football, boating, skiing, etc.) |
| Cultural opportunities | How do you rate the availability of area cultural activities? (Museums, concerts, art festivals, theatre, etc.) |
| Environment | How well does the general environment of the neighborhood (area) meet your preferences? |
| Cultural mix | How well does the cultural mix meet your preferences? |
| Noise/pollution level | How do you rate the noise and pollution levels of the neighborhood (area)? |
| Commute time | How would you rate your commute time to and from work/school? |
| Property characteristics | How suitable are the general property characteristics such as parking, water, sewer, storage sheds, etc.? |
| Controlled access | Does the neighborhood (area) have controlled access security? (Guarded, gated, etc.) |
| Systems and equipment | How suitable are systems and equipment (sprinklers, pumps, etc.) for the property? |
| High rise characteristics | How do you rate the overall characteristics of the high-rise building? (Consider building height, unit location, access, emergency exits, fire protection, garage facilities, etc.) |
| Building height | How comfortable am you with the total number of floors in the building? |
| Unit location | How well do you like the location of the unit within the building? |
| Controlled access security | How would you rate the controlled access security of the building? |
| Daily access | How convenient is the elevator service for daily access to the residence? |
| Emergency exits | How would you rate availability of emergency exits within the building? |
| Garage facilities | How would your rate the building’s garage facilities, if any? |
| Fire protection | How would you rate the building’s fire protection systems? |
| Residence characteristics | How well do the overall residence characteristics meet your needs? (Consider general features, style and layout, rooms, amenities, etc.) |
| General features | How do you rate the general features of the residence, like number of levels, construction type, roof type, exterior appearance, gating and fencing, etc.? |
| Interior residence characteristics | How “livable” is the residence as a whole? |
| Style and layout | How well do you like the overall style and layout of the residence? |
| Type | How well does the housing type meet your needs? (Single family, duplex, townhouse, condominium, apartment, etc.) |
| Style | How well do you like the overall architectural style of the residence? (Colonial, contemporary, transitional, etc.) |
| Square footage | How do you rate the size of the residence? |
| Floor plan | How well do you like the floor plan of the residence? |
| Exterior walls | How well do you like the type of exterior wall of the residence? (Brick, wood siding, vinyl siding, stucco, etc.) |
| Interior walls | How well do you like the interior wall material of the residence? (Drywall, plaster, wood paneling, brick, etc.) |
| Windows | How well do the number and size of windows in the residence meet your preferences? |
| Flooring | How well will the flooring type meet your daily needs? (Vinyl, tile, laminate, hardwood, etc.) |
| Rooms | How well do you like the number, type and size of spaces (rooms) in the residence? |
| Entrance foyer | How adequate is the entrance foyer, if any? |
| Living area | How adequate is the common living area (living room, family room, rec. room, etc.) of the residence? |
| Great room | How do you rate the size of the great room, if any? |
| Living room – formal | How do you rate the size of the formal living room, if any? |
| Den/family room | How do you rate the size of the den or family room, if any? |
| Game/recreation room | How do you rate the size of the game/recreation room, if any? |
| Sunroom | How adequate is the size of the sunroom, if any? |
| Gym/exercise room | How adequate is the size of the gym/exercise room, if any, in the residence? |
| Dining room – formal | How do you rate the size of the dining room, if any? |
| Baths | How do you rate the number and size of baths and half baths? |
| Half bath(s) | How adequate do you rate the size of the half baths, if any? |
| Full baths | How well does the number of full bathrooms meet your needs? |
| Closets | How adequate is the total closet space (number and size) in the residence? |
| Closets (except bedroom closets) | How adequate is the closet space (other than bedroom) in the residence? |
| Kitchen | How do you rate the overall functionality of the kitchen for your needs? |
| Kitchen size | How do you rate the size of the kitchen? |
| Kitchen layout | How efficient is the layout of the kitchen? |
| Kitchen flooring | How well does the type of flooring overall (carpet, hardwood, vinyl, tile, etc.) meet your needs? |
| Kitchen utility | How useable is the storage and working space in the kitchen? |
| Cabinets | How adequate is the cabinet space in the kitchen? |
| Counter space | How ample is the counter space in the kitchen? |
| Counter tops | How well will the counter tops meet your daily needs? (Wood, laminate, tile, granite, etc.) |
| Pantry/closet | How ample is the pantry/broom closet in the kitchen? |
| Natural lighting | How do you rate the natural lighting in the kitchen from windows/skylights? |
| Artificial lighting | How do you rate the central lighting in the kitchen? (Central, under counter, etc.) |
| Eat-in area | How do you rate the size of the eat-in area, if any? |
| Kitchen amenities | Does the kitchen have the other amenities you want? (Island, snack counter, serving window, etc.) |
| Appliances | What is the overall condition of the appliances, if any, that come with the residence? |
| Refrigerator | What is the condition of the refrigerator, if any, that comes with the residence? |
| Freezer | What is the condition of the stand-alone freezer, if any, that comes with the residence? |
| Under counter ice machine | What is the condition of the under counter ice machine, if any, that comes with the residence? |
| Under counter wine cellar | What is the condition of the under counter wine cellar, if any, that comes with the residence? |
| Cooking | How appealing are the cooking appliances (ovens, stoves, grills, etc.), if any, that come with the residence? |
| Oven(s) | How suitable is the type of oven(s), if any, that comes with the residence? (Standard, convection, etc.) |
| Oven fuel | How suitable is the fuel type for the oven(s) in the kitchen? (Gas, electric, etc.) |
| Oven(s) condition | What is the condition of the oven(s), if any, that comes with the residence? |
| Warming drawer(s) | What is the condition of the warming drawer(s), if any, that comes with the residence? |
| Stove/cooktop | What is the condition of the stove/cooktop, if any, that comes with the residence? |
| Stove/cooktop fuel type | How suitable is the fuel type for the stove/cooktop in the kitchen? |
| Indoor grill | What is the condition of the indoor grill, if any, that comes with the residence? |
| Indoor grill fuel type | How suitable is the fuel type for the indoor grill, if any, in the kitchen? |
| Cooking ventilation | What is the condition of the cooking ventilation, if any, that comes with the residence? |
| Microwave | What is the condition of the microwave, if any, that comes with the residence? |
| Dishwasher | What is the condition of the dishwasher, if any, that comes with the residence? |
| Disposal | What is the condition of the disposal, if any, that comes with the residence? |
| Trash compactor | What is the condition of the trash compactor, if any, that comes with the residence? |
| Bedrooms | How well does the number and size of bedrooms meet your needs? |
| Master | How do you rate the size of the master bedroom? |
| Sitting/reading area | Is there a sitting/reading area in the master bedroom? |
| Master bedroom flooring | How well does the master bedroom flooring suit your preferences? (Carpet, hardwood, etc.) |
| Master bedroom natural light | How much natural light is available in the master bedroom? (Windows, skylights, etc.) |
| Master bedroom artificial lighting | How do you rate the central lighting in the master bedroom? |
| Master bath | How do you rate the size of the master bath? |
| Master bath flooring | How well does the master bath flooring suit your preferences? (Carpet, vinyl, ceramic tile, heated tile, etc.) |
| Master bath natural light | How much natural light is available in the master bath? (Windows, skylights, etc.) |
| Master bath artificial lighting | How do you rate the lighting in the master bath? (Central, vanity, tub, shower, etc.) |
| Master bath tub and shower | Is there a separate bathtub and shower in the master bath? |
| Master bath tub | Is the master bathtub equipped with a whirlpool/spa/Jacuzzi system? |
| Master bath – other amenities | How well do other master bath amenities meet your needs? (Dual sink vanity, towel/linen closet, bidet, etc.) |
| Master closet(s) | How do you rate the size and layout of the master closet(s)? |
| Master closet(s) organization system(s) | How do you rate the organization system(s) of the master closet(s)? |
| Master closet(s) lighting | How do you rate the lighting in the master closet(s)? |
| Bedroom 2 | How do you rate the size of the second bedroom? |
| Bedroom 2 – natural light | How much natural light from windows/skylights is available in the second bedroom? |
| Bedroom 2 – central lighting | How do you rate the central lighting in the second bedroom? |
| Bedroom 2 – closet | How do you rate the size and layout of the closet in the second bedroom? |
| Bedroom 2 – closet lighting | How do you rate the lighting in the second bedroom closet? |
| Bedroom 2 – bath | Is there a bathroom in the second bedroom? |
| Bedroom 2 – bath lighting | How do you rate the lighting in the second bedroom bath? |
| Bedroom 3 | How do you rate the size of the third bedroom, if any? |
| Bedroom 3 – natural light | How much natural light from windows/skylights is available in the third bedroom? |
| Bedroom 3 – central lighting | How do you rate the central lighting in the third bedroom? |
| Bedroom 3 – closet | How do you rate the size and layout of the closet in the third bedroom? |
| Bedroom 3 – closet lighting | How do you rate the lighting in the third bedroom closet? |
| Bedroom 3 – bath | Is there a bathroom in the third bedroom? |
| Bedroom 3 – bath lighting | How do you rate the lighting in the third bedroom bath? |
| Bedroom 4 | How do you rate the size of the fourth bedroom, if any? |
| Bedroom 4 – natural light | How much natural light from windows/skylights is available in the fourth bedroom? |
| Bedroom 4 – central lighting | How do you rate the central lighting in the fourth bedroom? |
| Bedroom 4 – closet | How do you rate the size and layout of the closet in the fourth bedroom? |
| Bedroom 4 – closet lighting | How do you rate the lighting in the fourth bedroom closet? |
| Bedroom 4 – bath | Is there a bathroom in the fourth bedroom? |
| Bedroom 4 – bath lighting | How do you rate the lighting in the fourth bedroom bath? |
| Laundry room/space | How adequate is the laundry room/space, if any? |
| Residence amenities | How do you rate the overall amenities of the residence? (Consider exterior, interior, safety and security, communications, and new resident options.) |
| Exterior amenities | How do you rate the overall exterior amenities, including walkways, driveway, landscaping, lighting, outdoor living and storage, garage/carport, etc.? |
| Walkways | How suitable are the walkways to and around the residence? |
| Driveway | How suitable is the driveway, if any, for the residence? |
| Landscaping | How do you rate the landscaping around the residence? |
| Exterior lighting | How do you rate the exterior lighting around the residence? (Street, parking area, driveway, walkways, landscaping, etc.) |
| Storm shutters | Are there working storm/hurricane shutters on the windows of the residence? |
| Outdoor living | How well do the outdoor living spaces (porches, decks, patios, terraces, etc.), if any, meet your needs? |
| Outdoor storage | How well does the outdoor storage space, if any, meet your needs? |
| Interior amenities | How do you rate the overall interior amenities of the residence? (Consider fireplaces, fixtures, trim and molding, intercom, home automation, special systems, etc.) |
| Window treatments | How suitable are the window treatments, if any, that come with the residence? |
| Fireplace(s) | How suitable is (are) the type of fireplace(s), if any, in the residence? (Wood, gas, electric, etc.) |
| Light fixtures | How suitable overall are the light fixtures in the residence? |
| Trim and molding | How suitable is the trim and molding in the residence? |
| Door bell | How suitable is the type of door bell(s) used in the residence? (Bell, chimes. knocker, etc.) |
| Intercom | How suitable is the central intercom system, if any, in the residence? |
| Central vacuum | How suitable is the central vacuum system, if any, in the residence? |
| Home automation | How suitable is the level of “smart” home automation in the residence, if any? |
| Other amenities | How do you rate other amenities, like water treatment systems, stair lifts, sump pump, generators, etc. that some with the residence? |
| Water treatment system | How suitable is the water treatment system in the residence, if any? |
| Safety and security | How do you rate the overall safety and security amenities of the residence? |
| Spark arresters | Are there spark arresters on working fireplace/wood stove chimney(s), if any? |
| Exterior door locks | How do you rate the security of the primary locks on exterior doors? |
| Secondary security locks | How suitable are secondary security locks (deadbolts, chain locks, slide locks, etc.) on the doors and windows of the residence? |
| Front door viewer | Does the front door of the residence have a viewer (peephole)? |
| Door intercom | Do the doors for visitor entrance have an intercom system? |
| Security detection system | How suitable is the security detection system (carbon monoxide, smoke, fire, intruder, etc.) in the residence, if any? |
| Security alarm system | How suitable is the security alarm system (local, local and remote, etc.) in the residence, if any? |
| Closed circuit TV (CCTV) | How suitable is the closed circuit TV system in the residence, if any? |
| Communications | How do you rate the overall communications amenities of the residence? (Consider type of TV and phone services, Internet connections, LAN wiring, etc.) |
| TV services | How suitable is the access (cable, satellite, etc.) to television services? |
| Phone services | How suitable is the access (analog, digital, etc.) to telephone services? |
| Internet services | How suitable is the access (dial-up, broadband, cable, satellite, etc.) to internet services? |
| Local area network (LAN) | Is the residence pre-wired with LAN cabling? |
| New residence options | How do you rate the overall choices you have for appliances, flooring, lighting fixtures, and fireplaces in a new residence? |
| Appliance choices | How acceptable are the available appliance choices, if any? |
| Flooring choices | How acceptable are the available flooring choices, if any? |
| Lighting fixtures choices | How suitable are the available choices in lighting fixtures, if any? |
| Fireplace(s) choices | How suitable is (are) the choice(s) for the type of fireplace(s), if any? |
| On property amenities | How do you rate the on-property amenities of the residence? (Consider watering systems, pool, piers and docks, hot tub, sauna, etc.) |
| High rise amenities | How do you rate the amenities of the high rise building, like children’s play center, fitness center, concierge, and attended parking? |
| Children’s play center | How would you rate the children’s play center, if any, in the property? |
| Fitness center | How would you rate the fitness center, if any, in the property? |
| Concierge | Are there concierge services available? |
| Attended parking | Is attended parking available? |
| Energy efficiency | How energy efficient do you find the residence? (Consider utilities, HVAC units, insulation, thermal ratings of glass, etc.) |
| Utilities | How suitable do you find the available core utilities? (Electric, gas, water, sewer, etc.) |
| Heating system | How desirable do you find the type of heating system? |
| Cooling system | How desirable do you find the type of air conditioning system, if any? |
| Insulation type | How suitable is the type of insulation used in the residence? (Loose fill, foam, foam board, reflective, etc.) |
| Insulation rating | How well does the insulation rating used in the walls, floors, and ceilings fit the seasonal climate conditions of the residence? (R-11, R-19, R-30, etc.) |
| Ventilation | How suitable is the ventilation system used in the residence? |
| Window/door glass | How do you rate the thermal characteristics of window/door glass in the residence? |
| Storm doors | Are there storm doors on exterior doors, if any, of the residence? |
| Dehumidifier system | How suitable is the dehumidifier system attached to the central HVAC system for the size of the residence? |
| Access and mobility | How do you rate the overall access to and mobility within the residence? (Consider moving in, disability access and handicapped mobility.) |
| Move-in access | How do you rate the ease of access for moving into the residence? (Moving van parking, doorway and hall widths, staircases, elevators, etc.) |
| Disability access | Is there handicap access to the residence? |
| Handicapped mobility | How do you rate handicapped mobility within the residence? |
| Community amenities | How do you rate the overall community amenities for the residence? (Consider pool, sports facilities, walking/jogging trails, parks and planned community offerings.) |
| Community pool facilities | How suitable are the community pool facilities, if any? |
| Community pool season | How suitable is the open season for the community pool, if any? |
| Community pool – wading (kiddy) pool | Does the community pool area, if any, include a wading (kiddy) pool? |
| Community pool life guards | How adequate is the lifeguard staffing at the community pool, if any? |
| Community tennis courts | How suitable are the community tennis courts, if any? |
| Community basketball courts | How suitable are the community basketball courts, if any? |
| Community volleyball courts | How suitable are the community volleyball courts, if any? |
| Community walking/jogging trails | How suitable are the walking/jogging trails within the community, if any? |
| Community park(s) | How suitable are the community parks, if any? |
| Purchase factors | How satisfied are you with the purchase factors for this residence? (Consider purchase preparations/considerations and financial and contractual issues.) |
| Purchase preparations/considerations | How do you rate the purchase preparations and consideration for this residence? (Consider credit report, debt-to-income ratio, inspections, homeowners/condominium association, mortgage issues, contingencies, etc.) |
| Credit report | Will your credit report be beneficial in obtaining a mortgage for the residence? |
| Debt-to-income ratio | How beneficial will your debt-to-income ratio be in obtaining a mortgage for the residence? |
| Inspection considerations | How do the various inspections and related fees support the purchase of this residence? |
| Buyer’s home inspector | Do you have a licensed, bonded, and insured home inspector to inspect the residence? |
| Home inspector’s expertise | How well suited is your home inspector’s training and experience for properly evaluating the residence? (Certified inspector, professional engineer, etc.) |
| Home inspection fees | How do you rate the inspection fees for the residence? (Typically $300-$700 for most homes) |
| Home inspection | How thorough is the home inspection for the residence? (Foundation (water damage, cracks), construction (rotting wood, termites), plumbing (leaks, mildew), HVAC, interior (level floors, doors functioning), etc.) |
| Home inspection report | How do you rate the residence based on the home inspection report? |
| Homeowners association | Is there a homeowners association for the property? |
| Homeowners/condominium association fee | How do you rate the homeowners/condominium association fee for the residence? |
| Restrictive covenants | How comfortable are you with the restrictive covenants for the property, if any? |
| Financial health of condominium association | How strong are the financial statements for the condominium association? |
| Comparative market analysis | How well does the property value of comparable homes in the area fit the asking price for the residence? |
| Home warranty | Does the residence come with a home warranty? |
| Mortgage considerations | How do you rate the overall mortgage considerations for this residence |
| First time home buyer programs | Does the asking price for the residence qualify for first time homebuyer programs? |
| Buyer stability | How well does the residence fit the stability issues in your life? (Job, marriage, children, relocation, etc.) |
| Mortgage type risks | What are your risks associated with the type of mortgage available for the residence? (Fixed rate, assumable, adjustable rate, interest only, flexible payment, FHA/VA, etc.) |
| Mortgage pre-approval | Do you have a pre-approval on a mortgage loan? |
| Purchase offer contingencies | How likely will the seller accept your purchase contingencies (completion, repairs, etc.), if any, in your offer for the residence? |
| Seller’s situation | How well do you understand the seller’s motivation(s) to sell the residence? |
| Purchase contingencies | How likely will completion of your purchase contingencies, if any, delay the closing date? |
| Earnest money | Is your purchase offer earnest money for the residence refundable and/or applied to your down payment? |
| Temporary housing/storage | How able are you to pay for temporary living expenses and furniture storage if you cannot close or move in on time? |
| Buyer’s agent | Do you have an exclusive buyer’s agent? |
| Buyer’s agent skills | How effectively do you think your exclusive buyer’s agent will negotiate the purchase price and terms given his/her experience in the price range of the residence? |
| Dual agency | Have you been able to avoid the dual agency conflict in the purchase of the residence? |
| Financial and contractual | How do you rate the financial and contractual aspects of purchasing this residence? (Consider price, downpayment, loan amount, interest rate, term, monthly payment, fees, taxes, and insurance.) |
| Price | How well does the price for the residence fit into your target price range? |
| Down payment | How substantial a down payment are you capable of making? |
| Loan amount | How well does the loan amount for the residence fit your financial plan? |
| Term | How comfortable are you with the term (length) of the proposed mortgage? |
| Interest rate | How do you view the interest rate (APR) on the proposed mortgage? |
| Monthly payment | How well does the monthly payment for the residence fit into your budget? |
| Monthly payment inclusions | Are your taxes and insurance (except homeowner’s) included in your monthly mortgage payment? |
| Fees, taxes and insurance | How do you rate the acceptability of the various fees, taxes and insurance associated with the purchase of this residence? (Consider origination fees, property taxes, title search, homeowners, and special hazard insurance, closing costs, etc.) |
| Origination fees | How do you view the mortgage origination fees (usually expressed as points) for the loan on the residence? |
| Property taxes | How do you rate the property taxes for the residence? |
| Title search | Do you have a proper title search for the residence? |
| Title insurance | How do you rate the title insurance costs for the residence? |
| Mortgage insurance | How do you rate the mortgage insurance costs for the residence? |
| Homeowners insurance | How do you rate the cost of homeowner’s insurance for the residence? |
| Special hazard insurance | Should you have additional hazard insurance due to the residence location in a flood zone, earthquake-prone area, avalanche zone, etc.? |
| Special hazard insurance cost | How well does the cost of special hazard insurance, if needed, fit your budget? |
| Closing costs | How well do the closing costs fit your budget? |
| Closing date | How well does the proposed closing date for the residence purchase meet your occupancy requirements? |
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