Oakland Home Comparison: Things to Look For
The most important investment you'll make in Oakland, California is a property. With that decision comes a lot of detailed decision-making when it comes to deciding on a place to live. Using the Home Buyer's Checklist provided helps you compare all of the attributes of many homes and helps you identify what you really want in a house.
So, to help you streamline your "likes" list from online to the list of houses you visit, take this Home Buyer Checklist along when you go shopping for your home. Highlight the items that are most valuable to you. It'll help you put things in line and use sensible ways to measure the homes you've been evaluating. By thinking through this list, you'll easily compare and contrast the characteristics of two or three homes. Click here to print this page.
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| The Neighborhood |
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| Miles Away From Schools |
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| Near Shops |
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| Interstates Nearby |
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| Minutes Away From Train Stations |
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| Close to Physicians |
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| Near Churches |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Traffic Warnings |
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| Sidewalks |
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| Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained |
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| Heavy Traffic |
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| Walking / Biking Trails |
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| Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained |
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| All Utilities Installed |
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| HOA Rules |
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| Near 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 |
| Age of House |
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| No. of Floors |
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| Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding |
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| Roof Quality |
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| Quality of Foundation |
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| Overall Exterior Quality |
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| Two-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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| Estimated Heating Bill |
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| Living Spaces |
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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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| 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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| 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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| Security (dead bolts, detectors) |
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| Building Code |
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| Compliance |
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| Ability to Expand / Expand Home |
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