Home Buying Checklist: Condo

Home Buying Checklist: Condo/Townhome

Location

walking distance to work

walking distance to shopping/dining

walking distance to parks/recreation

in the city

in the suburbs

near beach/lake/canal

near highways

near public transit

near schools

Amenities

central air

A/C wall units

swimming pool

hot tub

clubhouse

fitness center

tennis courts

ball fields

concierge

security

indoor common area

outdoor common area

Exterior

maintenance included

trash pickup

street parking

reserved parking space

garage

storage

heated

private yard

porch

front

back

covered

balcony

terrace

Basement

private

shared

washer

dryer

coin laundry

storage

Living Room

fresh paint

window treatments

curtains

blinds

carpeting

Berber

plush

pile

other:______

unknown

hardwood

Pergo

oak

bamboo

other:______

unknown

tile

ceramic

vinyl

linoleum

other:______

unknown

fireplace

gas

wood-burning

Family Room

fresh paint

window treatments

curtains

blinds

carpeting

Berber

plush

pile

other:______

unknown

hardwood

Pergo

oak

bamboo

other:______

unknown

tile

ceramic

vinyl

linoleum

other:______

unknown

fireplace

Kitchen

fresh paint

window treatments

curtains

blinds

carpeting

Berber

plush

pile

other:______

unknown

hardwood

Pergo

oak

bamboo

other:______

unknown

Kitchen (continued)

tile

ceramic

vinyl

linoleum

other:______

unknown

countertops

tile

laminate

granite

other:______

unknown

backsplash

tile

laminate

granite

other:______

unknown

cabinetry

wood

laminate

other:______

unknown

appliances

refrigerator

stove

oven

microwave

built-in

standard

dishwasher

trash compactor

other:______

pantry

Den/Office/Bonus Room

enclosed

fresh paint

window treatments

curtains

blinds

carpeting

Berber

plush

pile

other:______

unknown

hardwood

Pergo

oak

bamboo

other:______

unknown

tile

ceramic

vinyl

linoleum

other:______

unknown

Master Bedroom & Bathroom

fresh paint

window treatments

curtains

blinds

carpeting

Berber

plush

pile

other:______

unknown

hardwood

Pergo

oak

bamboo

other:______

unknown

Master Bedroom & Bathroom (continued)

tile

ceramic

vinyl

linoleum

other:______

unknown

fireplace

closet

walk-in

double

standard

master bath

private

shared

shower/tub

standard tub

single shower

Jacuzzi

pedestal sink

single vanity

double vanity

medicine cabinet

linen closet

carpeting

Berber

plush

pile

other:______

unknown

hardwood

Pergo

oak

bamboo

other:______

unknown

tile

ceramic

vinyl

linoleum

other:______

unknown

Guest Bedroom & Bathroom

fresh paint

window treatments

curtains

blinds

carpeting

Berber

plush

pile

other:______

unknown

hardwood

Pergo

oak

bamboo

other:______

unknown

tile

ceramic

vinyl

linoleum

other:______

unknown

closet

walk-in

double

standard

guest bath

private

access from bedroom and hallway

access from hallway only

shower/tub

single shower

Jacuzzi

pedestal sink

single vanity

double vanity

medicine cabinet

linen closet

carpeting

Berber

plush

pile

other:______

unknown

Guest Bedroom & Bathroom (continued)

guest bath

hardwood

Pergo

oak

bamboo

other:______

unknown

tile

ceramic

vinyl

linoleum

other:______

unknown

Extras

included furniture

allowance

paint

flooring

appliances

other:______

other incentives:______