Home Buyer Checklist, use this form to compare houses Honolulu, HI – Island Realtors

Honolulu Home Buyer: Things to Look For

Buying a home in Honolulu is no quick task. You want to make an educated choice. Whether you're a new or seasoned buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist identifies some of the pertinent points to think about when choosing a home. Aside from the listing price, you want to be 100% confident that the house as well as the neighborhood meet the needs and expectations of your family.

To help you narrow down your "likes" list from online to the list of properties you actually see, take this checklist along when you go house hunting. Make note of the items that are most important to you. It'll help you put a home's features into perspective and use rational ways to measure the homes you've been viewing. Keeping this list handy, you'll be able to compare the characteristics of up to three homes. Click here to print this page.

Buying a house is a major decision. I can give you home buying tips on choosing the place that's going to be your next home. Call Island Realtors, Honolulu's real estate expert, at 8086878036 and I can help you make your way to the home of your dreams.

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Home Address
Listing Price	$	$	$
Real Estate Taxes	$	$	$
The Neighborhood
Close to the Job
Close to Schools
Close to Shops / Dining
Expressways Nearby
Close to Public Transportation
Minutes Away From Physicians
Minutes Away From Churches
Garbage Collection
Traffic Signs
Kid Friendly
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained
Amount of Traffic
Playgrounds
Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained
Major Appliances Available
HOA Restrictions
Minutes Away From Airports / Trains
Area Zoned Residential
Near Industry
Proposed Special Assessments
Environmental Concerns / Influences
The Home
Age of House
No. of Floors
Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding
Quality of Roof
Foundation Quality
Overall Exterior Quality
Garage Size
No. of Bathrooms
No. of Closets
No. of Bedrooms
Oil, Gas or Electric Heat
Insulation
Central Air Conditioning
Energy-Conservation Features
Age of Heating System
Age of Water Heater
Capacity of Water Heater
Age of Electrical Wiring
Quality of Plumbing Pipes
Estimated Water Bill	$	$	$
Estimated Heating Bill	$	$	$
Estimated Electric Bill	$	$	$
Living Spaces
Fireplace
Separate Dining Room
Family Room
Carpeting - No. of Rooms
Eat-In Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric)
Garbage Disposal
Dishwasher
Broken / Drafty Windows
Storm Windows / Screens
Washer / Dryer Outlets
Laundry Room
Finished Basement
Attic
Sump Pump / Drainage
Connected to Sewer System
Patio / Deck
Backyard Fence
Curb Appeal
Property Boundaries
Security (dead bolts, detectors)
Building Code
Compliance
Ability to Expand / Expand House