Plano Home Buying List
Most home buyers - whether new to the process or experienced - want to buy their dream home. And, it's very easy to become overwhelmed with all the houses in Plano, Texas that seem like good candidates (neighborhood, architecture style, etc.).
So, to help you narrow down your "contender" list from the computer to the list of houses you visit, take this Home Buyer Checklist along when you go house hunting. Highlight the items that are most valuable to you. It'll help you put things into perspective and use sensible ways to measure the homes you're seeing. Keeping this list handy, you'll easily compare and contrast the characteristics of up to three homes. Click here to print this page.
Buying a house is a new experience, but not an easy decision. we can give you advice about choosing the place that's your best fit.
Use The Rice Group at COMPASS and we can help you get on the right track to the house of your dreams.
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| The Community |
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| Close to Schools |
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| Minutes Away From Shopping |
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| Close to Interstates |
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| Miles Away From Bus Stops |
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| Miles Away From Physicians |
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| Near Churches |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Street Lights |
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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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| All Utilities Available |
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| Neighborhood Rules |
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| Near 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 |
| Age of Home |
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| No. of Floors |
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| Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding |
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| Roof Appearance |
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| Quality of Foundation |
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| Overall 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 Condition |
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| Estimated Water Bill |
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| Estimated Heating Bill |
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| Estimated Electric Bill |
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| Living Spaces |
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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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| 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 Area |
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| Renovated 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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| Security (dead bolts, detectors) |
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| Building Code |
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| Compliance |
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| Ability to Expand / Enlarge House |
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