A thorough house-hunt may stretch over a period of several months, and you will probably visit many different homes. Print out this checklist before you visit a home, keep notes, and you'll find it easier to compile a "short-list" of the places that really interest you.

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Address Ê _________________________________________________________
Agent & Telephone number Ê _________________________________________________________
Asking Price Ê _________________________________________________________
Occupancy Date Ê _________________________________________________________
Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê Building
Type of Construction Ê _________________________________________________________
Age Ê _________________________________________________________
Floor Area Ê _________________________________________________________
Number of Storeys Ê _________________________________________________________
Number of Rooms Ê _________________________________________________________
Number of Bedrooms Ê _________________________________________________________
Number of Baths Ê _________________________________________________________
Lot Size Ê _________________________________________________________
Garage/Parking Ê _________________________________________________________
Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê Additional Features
Fireplace Ê _________________________________________________________
Air Conditioning Ê _________________________________________________________
Central Humidifier Ê _________________________________________________________
Heat Pump Ê _________________________________________________________
Pool Ê _________________________________________________________
Other Ê _________________________________________________________
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Ê Ê Inclusions
Appliances Ê _________________________________________________________
Curtains Ê _________________________________________________________
Other Ê _________________________________________________________
Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê Location (Distance)
Schools Ê _________________________________________________________
Work Ê _________________________________________________________
Public Transportation Ê _________________________________________________________
Shopping Ê _________________________________________________________
Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê Legal Requirements
Assessments Ê _________________________________________________________
Easements/Servitudes Ê _________________________________________________________
Zoning Ê _________________________________________________________
Up-To-Date Survey Ê _________________________________________________________
Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê Ongoing Costs
Property Taxes Ê _________________________________________________________
Other Taxes/Assessments Ê _________________________________________________________
Condominium Fees Ê _________________________________________________________
Home Insurance Ê _________________________________________________________
Garbage Pick-up Ê _________________________________________________________
Heating Ê _________________________________________________________
Electricity Ê _________________________________________________________
Water Ê _________________________________________________________
Other Ê _________________________________________________________
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Ê Ê Existing Mortgage (If Assumable)
Lender Ê
Amount outstanding (Principal) Ê _________________________________________________________
Interest Rate Ê _________________________________________________________
Payments Ê _________________________________________________________
Maturity Ê _________________________________________________________
Pre-Payment Privileges Ê _________________________________________________________
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Ê Ê Structure & Facilities

Plumbing
Ê
Galvanized
Ê Ê Copper
Ê Ê Plastic
Ê Ê Water Pressure
Ê Ê Water Quality
Sewer/Septic System Ê _________________________________________________________
Insulation (Type) Ê _________________________________________________________
Heating (Primary) Ê _________________________________________________________
Heating (Secondary) Ê _________________________________________________________
Power Supply/Voltage Ê _________________________________________________________

Wiring
Ê
Copper
Ê Ê Aluminium
Doors & Windows (Type) Ê _________________________________________________________
Doors & Windows (Condition) Ê _________________________________________________________

Doors & Windows
Ê
Screens
Ê Ê Insulation
Visible Cracks Ê Walls
Ê Ê Ceilings
Ê Ê Basement
Ê Ê Foundation
Signs of Water Leakage Ê Basement
Ê Ê Ceilings
Ê Ê Floors
Floors (Type) Ê _________________________________________________________
Floors (Condition) Ê _________________________________________________________
Exterior Walls (Type) Ê _________________________________________________________
Exterior Walls (Condition) Ê _________________________________________________________
Roof (Age) Ê _________________________________________________________
Roof (Condition) Ê _________________________________________________________
Roof (Ventilation) Ê _________________________________________________________
Wooden Structures (Condition) Ê _________________________________________________________
Wooden Structures
(Condition of Paint)
Ê _________________________________________________________

Signs of
Ê
Dry Rot
Ê Ê Termites, Carpenter Ants, Etc.
Lawn & Garden Ê Exterior Water Outlets
Ê Ê Exterior Electrical Plugs
Ê Ê Landscaping
Garage/Driveway (Condition) Ê _________________________________________________________

Showcase East Elgin Realty Inc. Brokerage

51 Talbot Street, East, Aylmer, Ontario N5H 1H3 773-8800