Santa Fe Home Comparison List
Most consumers shopping for real estate - whether they're first time buyers or experienced homeowners - want to buy their perfect home. And, it's very easy to become overwhelmed with all the homes in Santa Fe, New Mexico that look like possibilities (list price, location, etc.).
So, to help you narrow your "contender" list from the computer to the list of houses you actually see, take this Home Buyer Checklist along when you go shopping for your house. Put an emphasis on the items that are most important to you. It'll help you put things into perspective and use sound ways to measure the homes you're looking at now. Keeping this list handy, you'll easily compare and contrast the attributes of up to three homes. Click here to print this page.
Buying a house is a big deal. I can give you home buying tips on choosing the place that's your best fit. Call Leyba Real Estate LLC, Santa Fe's real estate expert, at 5054730223 and I can help you make the decision that leads you to the home of your dreams.
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| The Neighborhood |
| Near Work |
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| Near Schools |
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| Near Shops / Dining |
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| Interstates Nearby |
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| Minutes Away From Public Transportation |
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| Near Doctors / Dentists |
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| Close to Churches |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Traffic Signs |
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| Kid Friendly |
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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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| 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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| General Exterior Appearance |
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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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| Quality of Plumbing Pipes |
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| Estimated Water Bill |
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| Estimated Heating Bill |
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| Estimated Electric Bill |
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| Living Spaces |
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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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| Safety (dead bolts, detectors) |
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| Building Code |
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| Compliance |
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| Ability to Expand / Enlarge House |
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