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The House Hunter's
Scorecard
Print This Out and Take It Along With You
Nothing's quite so frustrating as forgetting why you liked two or three
particular homes after weeks of looking. With this scorecard, you can keep a
record for yourself.
Not only does this list include most of the features you'll be needing in a
home, it takes into account the importance of the surrounding community.
Maybe even more important, it allows you to set up a priority list ahead of
time, a ranking order of features from the most vital to insignificant. Since
most home purchases are compromises, this should help make your decision easier.
The priority list can also help a Realtor get a better picture of what you are
looking for in a house to select those houses available that best meet your
requirements.
When you are visiting different homes, there's no need to feel embarrassed about
pulling out this check list and making notes. After all, you have a big decision
to make, and it behooves you to take every precaution.
Selecting Your Title Insurer
You'll want to protect the title to your property with title insurance from
Franklin County Title Company. You want to be sure that you have a good title,
free and clear of any claim which might possibly affect your ownership in the
future. A title insurance policy insures your rights as a homeowner. Should a
claim ever arise against your title as insured, the Franklin County title
Company will immediately arrange for legal counsel to defend your title, in
court if necessary, completely at its own expense.
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About the House |
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House A |
House B |
House C |
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Asking Price |
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Real Estate Taxes |
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Water Bill |
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Heating Bill |
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Electric Bill |
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Age of House |
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One - Story |
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Two - Story |
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Wood Frame |
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About the House |
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House A |
House B |
House C |
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Brick & Wood Frame |
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Aluminum Siding |
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Overall Exterior Condition |
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Storm Windows |
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Garage
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Gas Heat |
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Electric Heat |
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Hot-Water Heat |
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Age of Heating Plant |
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Central Air / Heat |
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# of Bedrooms |
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Living Room |
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Separate Dining Room |
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Kitchen Eating Area |
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# of Bathrooms |
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Closets |
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Refrigerator |
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Cooking Stove |
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Disposal |
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Dishwasher |
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Clothes
Washer / Dryer |
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Laundry Space |
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Adequate Water Heater |
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About the House |
Priority |
House A |
House B |
House C |
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Basement Storage |
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Finished Basement |
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Attic Storage |
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Finished Attic |
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# of Fireplaces |
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Drapes |
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Carpeting |
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Modern Electrical Wiring |
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Sump Pump /
Drainage |
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Overhead Sewer System |
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Backyard Patio |
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Fence on Lot Lines |
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Pleasing Landscaping |
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About the Neighborhood |
Priority |
House A |
House B |
House C |
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Streets Clean |
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Neighbors' Property Well Maintained |
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Flooding
(check local government) |
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Loud Noises, Bad Odors |
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Nearby Train Tracks |
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Open Drainage Ditch |
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All Utilities Installed |
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Area Zoned Residential |
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Nearby Industry |
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Proposed Special Assessments |
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Garbage Collection |
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Street Lights |
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Streets & Alleys Well Maintained |
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Heavy Airplane Traffic |
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Newspaper Stories About Community or School
Difficulties |
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The House Is Near |
House A |
House B |
House C |
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Public Transportation
(within walking distance) |
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Thoroughfares or Expressways
(short driving time) |
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Convenience Shopping |
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Schools Which the Children Will Attend
(check with school officials) |
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Parks |
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Time
(in minutes)
From House |
House A |
House B |
House C |
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Work |
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Downtown |
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Convenience Shopping |
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Elementary School |
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High School |
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Doctors |
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Relatives |
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House of Worship |
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