Encinitas House Hunting: Things to Look For
The largest investment you'll make in Encinitas, California is your property. With that choice comes a lot of thoughtful decision-making when it comes to picking a home to live in. Using the Home Buyer's Checklist provided helps you see side-by-side all of the attributes of various homes and helps you get down to what you really want in a place to live.
To help you streamline your "possibilities" list from online to the list of houses you visit, take this checklist along when you go shopping for your house. Highlight the items that are most valuable to you. It'll help you put a home's characteristics into perspective and use true to life ways to measure the homes you're picking out. With this list, you can see side-by-side the features of two or three houses. Click here to print this page.
Buying a house is nothing to take lightly. I can offer advice and show you a home that's right for you in Encinitas, California. Call me, Encinitas, California's real estate expert, at (760) 943-7200 and I 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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| Minutes Away From Schools |
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| Close to Shops |
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| Expressways Nearby |
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| Close to Public Transportation |
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| Near Hospitals |
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| Miles Away From Place of Worship |
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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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| Type of 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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| Neighborhood Restrictions |
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| Miles 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 Home |
| Age of Home |
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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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| Quality of Foundation |
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| Overall Exterior Appearance |
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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 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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| 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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| Renovated 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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| Security (dead bolts, detectors) |
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| Building Code |
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| Compliance |
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| Ability to Renovate / Expand House |
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