Best Home Checklist
This 30-item checklist should enable you to identify key features that make a home a "Best Home".

Questions

Yes

No

1. Does the home have fully-grown landscaping in front?

   

2. Does the home have fully-grown landscaping in back?

   

3. Are the driveways in good condition?

   

4. Are the walkways clearly marked and in good condition?

   

5. Are there electrical outlets and water faucets within easy reach outside?

   

6. Are the windows and doors in good shape? Are they cracked or in need of insulation?

   

7. Is the floor of the carport or garage floor in good shape?

   

8. Is there adequate outdoor lighting?

   

9. Are the privacy walls or fences in good condition?

   

10. Are the gates to the property in working order?

   

11. Is there an automatic watering system for plants and grass?

   

12. Is there enough storage for outdoor gardening and other supplies?

   

13. Is the house built of solid material and crack-free?

   

14. Is the roof in good enough shape to last for another seven+ years?

   

15. Are the rain gutters in good condition allowing for proper water run-off?

   

16. Are the eaves and surfaces protected with stain or recent coats of paint?

   

17. Is the structure free of household pests and termites?

   

18. Is the electric wiring up to code?

   

19. Is the plumbing up to code -- including sewer, water and gas?

   

18. Are the heating and cooling systems in good condition?

   

19. Are the kitchen appliances up to date and working?

   

20. Are the interior lighting fixtures up to date and working?

   

21. Are the bathroom facilities up to date and functional (showers, bath, toilets, spa)?

   

22. Is there plenty of closet space?

   

23. Is there a basement or attic for additional storage?

   

24. Is there solar heating, or is the layout such that it can it be added?

   

25. Are there special utility-saving features such as extra insulation?

   

26. Are the interior walls in good condition and recently painted or papered?

   

27. Are the window coverings up to date and clean?

   

28. Are the floor coverings up to date and clean?

   

29. Is there good air circulation?

   

30. Does the home fill all your requirements making it a "Best Home"?

   

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