Dream Home Checklist: Wants and Needs
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Exterior
Large lot and yard
Single-family detached home
Duplex/Triplex
Semi-detached home
Town home
Condominium
One storey home
Two storey home
Three storey home
Fenced backyard
Deck or patio area
Mature trees, landscaping
Low-maintenance landscaping
Swimming pool
Attached garage
One-car garage
Two-car garage
Private driveway
Enclosed front porch
Eaves troughs and downspouts
Brick
Wood
Aluminum siding
Recently painted woodwork
Home Location
Address
Asking price
Annual property taxes
Mortgage terms
Interior
1 bedroom
2 bedroom
3 bedroom
4 bedroom
1 bathroom
2 bathroom
3 bathroom
4 bathroom
Closet in foyer
Separate dining room
Fireplace in living room
Separate family room
Fireplace in family or recreation room
Eat-in kitchen
Island kitchen
Kitchen appliances with purchase
Kitchen pantry/adequate cupboard space
Garage has indoor access
Utility room (for washer/dryer)
Ensuite bathroom off master bedroom
Main-floor bathroom
Room for den or home office
Wall-to-wall carpeting
Hardwood floors
Plenty of closets/storage
Large windows
Thermopane windows
Window screens
Draperies or blinds
Basement for storage/workshop
Finished basement for additional living area
Apartment in basement for rental income
Systems
Efficient heating system
Oil heating system
Gas heating system
Electric heating system
Heat pump heating system
Wood heating system
Window Air conditioning
Central Air conditioning
Modern plumbing (copper) and fixtures
City water
Well water
High-amp electrical system (at least 100 amps)
Circuit breakers
Gas hot water heater
Electric hot water heater
Cable TV or antenna
Sewer
Septic Tank
Location
Nearby facilities
Quiet street
Shopping within walking distance or short drive
Parks/playgrounds
Golf course
Skating rinks
Restaurants /theaters
Community centre
Public swimming pool/tennis courts
Public library
Places of worship
Police
Fire department
Hospital
Medical (doctors, dentists, etc.)
Day care
Snow removal
Public transportation
Close to work
Near major highway
Schools
School-operated transportation
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Source: OREA (Ontario Real Estate Association) www.howrealtorshelp.ca
