Chicago House Hunting Checklist
Purchasing a home in Chicago, Illinois is no simple task. You want to make the best choice. Whether you're a first-time or seasoned buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist classifies many of the impact elements to note when deciding on a house. Aside from price, you want to be 100% confident that the house and the neighborhood surpass the needs and desires of your family.
To help you narrow your "good enough" list from the computer to the list of houses you visit, take this checklist along when you go shopping for your house. Make note of the items that are most valuable to you. It'll help you put a home's features into perspective and use rational ways to measure the houses you've been seeing. Filling in this list, you'll easily judge the characteristics of up to three houses.
Buying a house is nothing to take lightly. We can give you home buying tips on choosing a place that you'll call home. Call us, Cook County's real estate experts, at (773) 938-2585 and we can help you make the decision that leads you to the house of your dreams.
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| The Community |
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| Miles Away From Schools |
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| Close to Shops / Dining |
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| Miles Away From Highways |
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| Near Train Stations |
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| Close to Doctors / Dentists |
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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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| Sidewalks |
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| Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained |
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| Amount of Traffic |
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| Walking / Biking Trails |
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| Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained |
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| All Utilities Available |
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| Neighborhood Rules |
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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 |
| 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 Condition |
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| Quality of Foundation |
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| General 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 Room |
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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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| 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 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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