Oakland, California Home Comparison: Things to Look For
All house hunters - whether new to the process or experienced - want to buy their dream house. And, it's common to lose sight of your goals with all the houses in Oakland, California that look like possibilities (list price, location, etc.).
To help you narrow down your "possibilities" list from the computer to the list of places you tour, take this checklist along when you go house hunting. Put an emphasis on the items that are most important to you. It'll help you put things into perspective and use practical ways to measure the houses you're seeing. Keeping this list handy, you can compare and contrast the attributes of up to three houses. Click here to print this page.
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| The Community |
| Minutes Away From Work |
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| Close to Schools |
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| Close to Shopping |
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| Expressways Nearby |
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| Close to Bus Stops |
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| Near Physicians |
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| Close to 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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| Heavy Traffic |
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| Playgrounds |
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| Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained |
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| Major Appliances Available |
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| HOA Rules |
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| Close to 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 Home |
| Year House Built |
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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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| Foundation Condition |
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| Overall Exterior Condition |
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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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| Plumbing Condition |
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| Estimated Water Bill |
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| Living Room |
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| Fireplace |
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| Separate Dining Space |
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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 Space |
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| Finished 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 House |
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