Oakland House Hunting: Things to Look For
Buying a house in Oakland is no quick task. You want to make the best choice. Whether you're a first-time or seasoned buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist presents plenty of the impact components to note when deciding on a house. Aside from the listing price, you want to ensure that the home as well as the neighborhood measure up to the needs and wants of your family.
So, to help you narrow your "contender" list from the computer to the list of houses you visit, 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 into perspective and use true to life ways to measure the homes you're evaluating. Keeping this list handy, you'll easily see side-by-side the attributes of two or three houses. Click here to print this page.
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| The Area |
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| Miles Away From Schools |
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| Near Shopping |
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| Highways Nearby |
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| Minutes Away From Train Stations |
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| Close to Doctors / Dentists |
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| Near Place of Worship |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Traffic Signs |
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| Pedestrian Friendly |
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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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| Neighborhood 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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| Environmental Concerns / Influences |
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| The Home |
| Year House Built |
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| No. of Stories |
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| Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding |
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| Roof Quality |
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| Foundation Condition |
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| General Exterior Condition |
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| Garage Size |
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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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| Living Areas |
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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 Area |
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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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| 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 Expand / Expand Home |
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