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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? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| Residence condition | How do you rate the overall condition of the residence? (Consider all exterior, interior, flooring, and equipment.) |
| Exterior condition | How do you judge the overall condition of exterior features, including walls, trim, chimneys, decks and patios, windows, skylights, roof and guttering, etc.) |
| Exterior walls condition | What is the condition of the exterior walls? |
| Exterior trim | What is the condition of the exterior trim on the residence? |
| Chimney(s) | What is the condition of the chimney(s), if any? |
| Deck(s) | What is the condition of the deck(s), if any? |
| Patio(s) | What is the condition of the patio(s), if any? |
| Terrace(s) | What is the condition of the terrace(s), if any? |
| Window frames and caulking | What is the overall condition of the window frames and caulking in the residence? |
| Skylights | What is the overall condition of the skylights (frames, caulking, plexiglas, etc.), if any, in the residence? |
| Roof condition | What is the condition of the roof? (Staining, prior damage/repairs, etc.) |
| Gutters and spouts | What is the condition of the gutters and rain spouts? |
| Interior condition | How do you rate the overall interior condition of the residence? (Consider walls, ceilings, fixtures, floors, flooring, etc.) |
| Interior walls condition | What is the overall condition of the interior walls in the residence, considering water stains, “popped nails”, gouges, holes, etc.? |
| Interior trim and molding | What is the overall condition of the interior trim and molding in the residence? |
| Ceilings | What is the overall condition of the ceilings in the residence, considering water stains, “popped” nails, crumbling, etc.? |
| Ceiling fixtures/fans | What is the overall condition of ceiling light fixtures and fans in the residence? |
| Overall sub-floor condition | What is the overall condition of the sub-flooring in the residence? |
| Overall flooring condition | How do you rate the overall condition of flooring and floor coverings throughout the residence? |
| Entrance foyer flooring | What is the condition of the flooring in the entrance foyer, if one? |
| Living area flooring | How do you rate the overall condition of flooring and floor coverings in living area of the residence? |
| Great room flooring | What is the condition of the flooring in the great room, if one? |
| Formal living room flooring | What is the condition of the flooring in the formal living room, if one? |
| Den/family room flooring | What is the condition of the flooring in the den/family room, if one? |
| Game/recreation room flooring | What is the condition of the flooring in the game/recreation room, if one? |
| Sunroom flooring | What is the condition of the flooring in the sunroom, if one? |
| Gym/exercise room flooring | What is the condition of the flooring in gym/exercise room, if one? |
| Formal dining room flooring | What is the condition of the flooring in the formal dining room, if one? |
| Kitchen flooring condition | What is the condition of the flooring in the kitchen? |
| Bedroom flooring | How do you rate the overall condition of the flooring in the bedrooms? |
| Master bedroom flooring condition | What is the condition of the flooring in the master bedroom? |
| Bedroom 2 flooring | What is the condition of the flooring in bedroom 2? |
| Bedroom 3 flooring | What is the condition of the flooring in bedroom 3? |
| Bedroom 4 flooring | What is the condition of the flooring in bedroom 4? |
| Bathroom flooring | How do you rate the overall flooring in the bathrooms of the residence? |
| Master bath flooring condition | What is the condition of the flooring in the master bath? |
| Bath 2 flooring | What is the condition of the flooring in bath 2? |
| Bath 3 flooring | What is the condition of the flooring in bath 3? |
| Bath 4 flooring | What is the condition of the flooring in bath 4? |
| Half bath flooring | What is the condition of the flooring in the half bath(s)? |
| Laundry room flooring | What is the condition of the flooring in laundry room, if one? |
| Basement flooring | What is the condition of the flooring in the basement, if one? |
| Basement walls | What is the condition of the walls of the basement, if one? (Water stains, crumbling, “popped” nails, etc.) |
| Equipment condition | How do you rate the overall condition of equipment within the residence? |
| HVAC | What is the condition of the HVAC unit(s) (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) for the residence? |
| Dehumidifier system condition | What is the condition of the dehumidifier system, if any, attached to the HVAC system? |
| 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? |
| Rental factors | How do you rate the overall rental factors for the residence? (Consider credit, deposits, lease agreement, inspections, insurance, etc.) |
| Credit report | How beneficial will your credit report be in obtaining a lease on the residence? |
| Deposit(s) | How reasonable is the overall deposit picture? (Consider security, pet, and deposit return.} |
| Security deposit | How reasonable for you is the security deposit? |
| Pet deposit | How reasonable for you is the pet deposit, if any? |
| Deposit return | How suitable to you is the deposit return time upon lease termination? |
| Rent | How well does the rent payment fit your budget? |
| Utilities cost | How well do the average utility costs fit your budget? |
| Lease agreement | How amenable are you to the terms and conditions of the lease? |
| Lease term | How well does the term of the lease meet your needs? |
| Rent increases | How suitable are the stipulated rent increases, if any? |
| Lease renewal/extension | How easily can the lease be renewed or extended? |
| Lease termination | How suitable to you are the tenant and landlord termination notice periods? |
| Inspections | How do you rate the overall inspection(s) process within the lease for this residence? (Consider initial inspection report a part of lease, periodic landlord inspections, and termination inspection.) |
| Tenant inspection | How do you rate the condition of the residence prior to occupancy? |
| Inspection report | Is the pre-occupancy tenant inspection report a part of the lease? |
| Landlord inspection(s) | How suitable to you are the periodic landlord inspections, if any, during the lease term? |
| Termination inspection | How suitable to you is the landlord inspection process upon lease termination? |
| Renter’s insurance | How well does the renter’s insurance on the residence fit your budget? |
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