EDGEWATER Home Buying List

Purchasing a house in EDGEWATER, New Jersey is no quick task. You want to make the right decision. Whether you're an inexperienced or experienced buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist classifies plenty of the critical elements to think about when choosing a home. Aside from the listing price, you want to ensure that the home plus the neighborhood meet the needs and expectations of your family.

To help you prioritize your "good enough" list from online to the list of properties you visit, take this checklist along when you go house hunting. Make note of 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 looking at now. Keeping this list handy, you'll be able to compare the characteristics of up to three houses. Click here to print this page.

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Home Address
Asking Price	$	$	$
Real Estate Taxes	$	$	$
The Area
Miles Away From the Job
Miles Away From Schools
Minutes Away From Shopping
Miles Away From Highways
Miles Away From Train Stations
Miles Away From Physicians
Miles Away From Churches
Garbage Collection
Traffic Signs
Pedestrian Friendly
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained
Heavy Traffic
Playgrounds
Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained
Major Appliances Installed
HOA Rules
Close to Airports / Trains
Area Zoned Residential
Near Industry
Proposed Special Assessments
Green-Friendly Neighborhood
The Home
Age of House
No. of Stories
Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding
Roof Quality
Foundation Condition
Overall Exterior Condition
Two-Car Garage
No. of Bathrooms
No. of Closets
No. of Bedrooms
Oil, Gas or Electric Heat
Insulation
Central Air Conditioning
Energy-Conservation Features
Age of Heating System
Age of Water Heater
Capacity of Water Heater
Age of Electrical Wiring
Plumbing Quality
Estimated Water Bill	$	$	$
Estimated Heating Bill	$	$	$
Estimated Electric Bill	$	$	$
Living Room
Fireplace
Separate Dining Area
Family Room
Carpeting - No. of Rooms
Eat-In Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric)
Garbage Disposal
Dishwasher
Broken / Drafty Windows
Storm Windows / Screens
Washer / Dryer Outlets
Laundry Room
Finished Basement
Attic
Sump Pump / Drainage
Connected to Sewer System
Patio / Deck
Backyard Fence
Landscaping
Property Line
Safety (dead bolts, detectors)
Building Code
Compliance
Ability to Expand / Enlarge Home