Oakland, California House Hunting List
Most consumers shopping for real estate - whether they're first time buyers or experienced homeowners - want to buy their perfect house. And, it's easy to become overwhelmed with all the homes in Oakland, California that seem like good candidates (list price, location, etc.).
To help you narrow down your "good enough" list from the computer to the list of properties you tour, take this checklist along when you go shopping for your home. Highlight the items that are most important to you. It'll help you put things in line and use true to life ways to measure the homes you're seeing. With this list, you'll be able to compare 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 Stores / Dining |
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| Miles Away From Highways |
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| Miles Away From Public Transportation |
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| Close to Doctors / Dentists |
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| Close to 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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| Traffic Volume |
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| Parks |
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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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| 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 House |
| 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 Appearance |
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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 Areas |
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| Fireplace |
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| Separate Dining Area |
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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 Area |
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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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| Landscaping |
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| Property Line |
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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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