Travis County Home Comparison List
Buying a house in Austin, Texas is no small task. You want to make the right decision. Whether you're an inexperienced or experienced buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist lists plenty of the impact points to consider when choosing a house. Aside from cost, you want to be 100% confident that the house as well as the neighborhood measure up to the needs and desires of your family.
So, to help you streamline your "good enough" list from online to the list of houses you actually see, take this Home Buyer Checklist along when you go shopping for your home. Make note of the items that are most valuable to you. It'll help you put things in line and use practical ways to measure the houses you're touring. Keeping this list handy, you can compare and contrast the characteristics of two or three homes. Click here to print this page.
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| The Neighborhood |
| Close to Work |
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| Close to Schools |
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| Miles Away From Stores / Dining |
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| Close to Expressways |
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| Close to Train Stations |
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| Miles Away From Physicians |
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| Close to Place of Worship |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Traffic Signs |
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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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| Walking / Biking Trails |
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| Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained |
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| Major Appliances Available |
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| HOA Restrictions |
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| Minutes Away From 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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| Green-Friendly Neighborhood |
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| The House |
| Year House Built |
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| No. of Stories |
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| Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding |
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| Quality of Roof |
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| Foundation Quality |
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| Overall Exterior Quality |
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| Multi-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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| Quality of Plumbing Pipes |
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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 Room |
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| Family Room |
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| Carpeting - No. of Rooms |
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| Eat-In Kitchen |
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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 Space |
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| Converted 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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| Safety (dead bolts, detectors) |
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| Building Code |
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| Compliance |
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| Ability to Renovate / Enlarge Home |
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