Dallas County House Hunting List
Purchasing a house in Dallas County is no quick task. You want to make the right choice. Whether you're an inexperienced or experienced buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist classifies some of the determining components to note when choosing a house. Aside from price, you want to ensure that the home plus the neighborhood surpass the needs and wants of your family.
So, to help you prioritize your "good enough" list from the computer to the list of properties you visit, take this checklist along when you go house hunting. Highlight the items that are most important to you. It'll help you put a home's features into perspective and use true to life ways to measure the homes you've been evaluating. Keeping this list handy, you'll be able to see all at once the characteristics of up to three homes. Click here to print this page.
Buying a house is an exciting experience. We can give you home buying tips on choosing a home that's right for you in Dallas County. Use Target Cost Realty, LLC and we can help you make the decision that leads you to the house of your dreams.
| Home Buyer Checklist | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Dallas County Address | . | . | . |
| Asking Price | $ | $ | $ |
| Real Estate Taxes | $ | $ | $ |
| The Neighborhood | |||
| Minutes Away From Work | . | . | . |
| Close to Schools | . | . | . |
| Minutes Away From Shopping | . | . | . |
| Interstates Nearby | . | . | . |
| Close to Bus Stops | . | . | . |
| Miles Away From Hospitals | . | . | . |
| Near Churches | . | . | . |
| Garbage Collection | . | . | . |
| Traffic Signs | . | . | . |
| Kid Friendly | . | . | . |
| Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained | . | . | . |
| Amount of Traffic | . | . | . |
| Playgrounds | . | . | . |
| Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained | . | . | . |
| All Utilities Available | . | . | . |
| HOA Restrictions | . | . | . |
| Near Airports / Trains | . | . | . |
| Area Zoned Residential | . | . | . |
| Near Industry | . | . | . |
| Proposed Special Assessments | . | . | . |
| Environmental Concerns / Influences | . | . | . |
| The House | |||
| Age of Home | . | . | . |
| No. of Floors | . | . | . |
| Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding | . | . | . |
| Roof Condition | . | . | . |
| Quality of Foundation | . | . | . |
| Overall Exterior Quality | . | . | . |
| Multi-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 | . | . | . |
| Quality of Plumbing Pipes | . | . | . |
| Estimated Water Bill | $ | $ | $ |
| Estimated Heating Bill | $ | $ | $ |
| Estimated Electric Bill | $ | $ | $ |
| Living Spaces | . | . | . |
| Fireplace | . | . | . |
| Separate Dining Room | . | . | . |
| Family Room | . | . | . |
| Carpeting - No. of Rooms | . | . | . |
| Kitchen Eating Area | . | . | . |
| Refrigerator | . | . | . |
| Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric) | . | . | . |
| Garbage Disposal | . | . | . |
| Dishwasher | . | . | . |
| Broken / Drafty Windows | . | . | . |
| Storm Windows / Screens | . | . | . |
| Washer / Dryer Outlets | . | . | . |
| Laundry Room | . | . | . |
| Renovated Basement | . | . | . |
| Attic | . | . | . |
| Sump Pump / Drainage | . | . | . |
| Connected to Sewer System | . | . | . |
| Patio / Deck | . | . | . |
| Backyard Fence | . | . | . |
| Curb Appeal | . | . | . |
| Property Boundaries | . | . | . |
| Safety (dead bolts, detectors) | . | . | . |
| Building Code | . | . | . |
| Compliance | . | . | . |
| Ability to Expand / Enlarge Home | . | . | . |